Aviation jobs in Colorado

About the role

As Chief Engineer, you will be the technical authority for the vehicle from architecture through first flight, leading all design, development, and integration efforts. You will apply your background in propulsion systems to develop, manufacture, integrate, and deliver a high delta-v high-thrust spacecraft. This is a hands-on leadership role. You will lead the product development team, manage suppliers, lead mission and spacecraft analyses, and walk the floor during integration.

What you'll bring

• You’re a successful candidate if you are a giver, not a taker.
• You make things happen.
• You are exceptional at several things, yet willing to take on efforts in areas of weakness.
• Required Attributes
• Direct experience with in-space bi-propellant chemical propulsion systems, with at least one system taken from design through qualification and flight.
• Demonstrated technical leadership of a spacecraft, stage, or major vehicle subsystem across its full lifecycle.
• Experience technically managing an external supplier of engines, thrusters, or other complex flight hardware, including specifications, design reviews, and acceptance.
• Ability to understand structural, fluid, and thermal designs from first principles.
• Working knowledge of spacecraft systems engineering: requirements, interfaces, verification, and risk management.
• Familiarity with CAD and FEA packages such as NX and NASTRAN or similar.
• 14+ years of industry experience.
• Bachelor's degree in an applicable field.

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