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Lead Missile Launcher Chief Engineer

Job in Auburn, Lee County, Alabama, 36831, USA
Listing for: Jobtailor
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-17
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
  • Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 140000 - 200000 USD Yearly USD 140000.00 200000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • Lead the technical team to design products that conform to requirements, on schedule, and within budget
  • Serve as the program’s technical lead for engineering execution, system performance, and compliance across multiple product lifecycle stages
  • Communicate technical progress, challenges, and opportunities to senior leadership and government stakeholders
  • Provide technical direction and oversight to subsystem leads, IPTs, and specialty engineering disciplines
  • Ensure design maturity, integration, and risk mitigation
  • Mentor and develop technical staff
  • Guide the launcher program through development, test, production, and sustainment activities
  • Serve as technical authority across multiple product lines and configurations
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited university
  • 12+ years of applicable experience in design and/or analysis of mechanical systems, or 10+ years of experience with an MS degree
  • Mission-focused and ready to contribute to a high-performing team
  • Experience leading large multi-disciplinary engineering design teams preferred
Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading technical teams to design and execute mechanical systems while ensuring compliance and performance across product life cycles. Proven ability to mentor staff and communicate effectively with senior leadership and stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Design and Analysis of Mechanical Systems
  • Technical Leadership
  • Multi-Disciplinary Engineering Teams
Hard Skills
  • Design Maturity
  • System Performance
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Technical Direction
  • Engineering Execution
Soft Skills
  • Mentoring
  • Communication
  • Team Collaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering
Industry Keywords
  • Product Lifecycle
  • Subsystem Leads
  • IPTs
  • Specialty Engineering
  • Development and Test
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