Senior Spacecraft Systems Chief Engineer

Moog Military Aircraft LLC; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Relocation assistance

Health benefits

Job summary

Moog in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Spacecraft Integrated Systems Chief Engineer to provide technical leadership across the full lifecycle of complex spacecraft programs. You will own system architecture, requirements management, verification, and mission assurance to deliver mission‑critical spaceflight solutions.

The role requires 10+ years of aerospace engineering leadership, strong systems engineering background, and the ability to mentor engineers while communicating with customers and senior

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible engineering experience in aerospace, defense, propulsion, or electromechanical systems programs.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams through complex technical challenges and program execution.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority for spacecraft integrated systems across all phases of the product lifecycle, including concept development, design, integration, verification, production, launch, and mission support.
• Own and approve critical technical decisions, engineering deliverables, qualification artifacts, and development documentation.
• Mentor engineers and technical leaders while building organizational technical capability and fostering a culture of engineering excellence.

Job description

Moog in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Spacecraft Integrated Systems Chief Engineer to provide technical leadership across the full lifecycle of complex spacecraft programs. You will own system architecture, requirements management, verification, and mission assurance to deliver mission‑critical spaceflight solutions.

The role requires 10+ years of aerospace engineering leadership, strong systems engineering background, and the ability to mentor engineers while communicating with customers and senior