Impulse Space
Chief Engineer (Interceptors)
$220K–$260K
Redondo Beach, California · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years of relevant spacecraft-domain experience; 5+ years leading multidisciplinary engineering teams or managing large-scale technical programs. Preferred: 12+ years leading teams or managing programs.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace, or related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain an export license under applicable U.S. export regulations.
About the job
Serves as the technical authority for the architecture, development, and mission success of a high-performance interceptor space system.
What you'll do
- Own system architecture and technical direction across the program lifecycle, including technical trade studies and design decisions.
- Manage technical risks, readiness and certification activities, and resolution of major anomalies.
- Represent the program’s technical authority to customers, government stakeholders, launch providers, and external partners.
What they ask for
- 10+ years of relevant spacecraft-domain experience.
- 5+ years leading multidisciplinary engineering teams or managing large-scale technical programs.
- Track record managing hardware programs through the full lifecycle; strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD TS/SCI or TS/SAP security clearance; bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace, or a related field.
Nice to have
- 12+ years leading multidisciplinary engineering teams or managing large-scale technical programs; experience as a Chief Engineer, Deputy Chief Engineer, System Lead, or equivalent technical authority.
- Expertise in space-based defense architectures, responsive space operations, and spacecraft subsystems; active TS/SCI clearance.
Pay
$220,000 - $260,000 USD per year (base salary)
Tools
guidance, navigation, and control (GNC), propulsion, avionics, autonomy
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