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Chief Engineer, Hypersonic Missile and Interceptor at Ursa Major Technologies | LAYIQ

Technical Authority & Architecture
Own and maintain the vehicle system architecture, technical baseline, and configuration for the Draper Engine Vehicle.
Serve as the final technical decision authority for vehicle-level design trades, requirements allocation, and risk acceptance.
Ensure propulsion (Draper engine) is fully integrated into the vehicle system with appropriate margins, interfaces, and operational envelopes.
Systems Engineering & Integration
Lead vehicle-level systems engineering, including requirements flow-down, interface control, verification & validation (V&V), and configuration management.
Oversee cross-disciplinary integration across: Propulsion
Structures & airframe
GNC
Avionics & software
Thermal & TPS
Mission & flight systems
Chair technical reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and FRR.
Program Execution Support
Partner with Program Management to balance performance, cost, schedule, and risk.
Support proposal efforts, customer technical interchange meetings (TIMs), and design reviews with government and commercial customers.
Identify technical risks early and lead mitigation plans through test, analysis, or design iteration.
Test, Qualification & Flight Readiness
Define and approve vehicle-level test strategies including ground testing, qualification, and flight test.
Ensure data-driven decisions using analysis, modeling, and test results.
Provide technical sign-off for vehicle readiness and flight authorization.
Team Leadership & Mentorship
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to subsystem leads and senior engineers.
Foster a culture of engineering rigor, accountability, and rapid execution.
Help scale engineering processes and standards as programs mature.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (Master’s or PhD strongly preferred).
12+ years of experience in aerospace vehicle development, including system-level ownership.
Prior experience serving as a Chief Engineer, Lead Systems Engineer, or Vehicle Architect on a flight vehicle or missile system.
Deep understanding of propulsion integration, vehicle dynamics, and system trades.
Demonstrated experience leading vehicles through design reviews, test campaigns, and flight readiness.
Ability to clearly communicate complex technical decisions to executive leadership and customers.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stay flexible based on customer demands and company priorities along with daily firefighting
Ability to make sound technical decisions under schedule and performance pressure
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Chief Engineer, Hypersonic Missile and Interceptor

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