Hybrid Chief Engineer – Viper

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About the role

  • Lead technical development for Viper OTX kick stage vehicle at Gravitics. Collaborate across engineering disciplines to ensure success in commercial and government missions.

Responsibilities

  • Own the technical development of Viper OTX – our high-thrust, high delta-V, kick stage stored on orbit to enable responsive space solutions.
  • Work across every engineering discipline and every aspect of the program—including manufacturing, integration & test, and mission operations—to ensure customer success.
  • Lead technical and programmatic execution of a highly capable kick stage.
  • Instill technical rigor in all we do while maintaining a sense of urgency to meet business goals.
  • Own the successful delivery of a capable product.
  • Evaluate new use cases and mission sets in conjunction with our other portfolio products and customers.
  • Align vehicle roadmaps to manufacturing development efforts, broader portfolio capabilities, and business goals.
  • Direct multidisciplinary teams and engage in the smallest detail.
  • Recognize and fill technical skill gaps as necessary.
  • Identify, preempt, and solve issues that threaten the program.
  • Clearly communicate technical concepts and programmatic elements to your team, colleagues, executive leadership, and customers.
  • Ensure mission success.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Software Engineering or similar.
  • Demonstrated past ownership of complex projects.
  • Ability to understand and drive from first principles.
  • Deep understanding of several rocket vehicle disciplines.
  • Familiarity with ground support systems.
  • Comfort working in fast-paced environments.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Successful candidates typically have 10-15 years of experience in launch vehicle and/or spacecraft development or operations.

Benefits

  • company equity at an exciting time of company growth
  • comprehensive medical
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • a generous PTO policy
  • employee discounts

Job title

Chief Engineer – Viper

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$190,000 - $230,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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