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Chief Engineer – Clearance Required
Sierra Space. Provide technical leadership and guidance to major programs .
Posted 10/8/2026full-timeCentennial • Colorado • United StatesLead💰 $198,936 - $273,537 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive multidisciplinary engineering expertise and the ability to lead significant projects while driving technical decision-making and strategy execution across programs. Possesses strong communication skills and a deep understanding of industry standards and best practices.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Technical LeadershipMultidisciplinary Engineering ExpertiseProgram ManagementStrategic PlanningActive U.S. Security Clearance
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Hard Skills
Propulsion System IntegrationTechnical Strategy DevelopmentSystems Design and VerificationRoot-Cause AnalysisEngineering Review Board LeadershipProgram Life Cycle AnalysisTechnical Advisory on Engineering ProjectsCross-Functional CollaborationEmerging Technologies TrackingContinuous Improvement
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
PE LicensurePMPTechnical Certifications
Industry Keywords
Aerospace Industry ExperienceIndustry StandardsRegulationsBest PracticesExecutive Stakeholder Engagement
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesPMPTypeScript
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide technical leadership and guidance to major programs
- Maintain the technical baseline for major programs
- Chair Engineering Review Boards and capture changes in the requirement baseline
- Chair Failure Review Boards and adjudicate gaps and root-cause corrective actions
- Oversee design, development, testing, and verification of systems and components
- Advise across programs and solve complex multidisciplinary technical problems
- Drive resolution of technical issues and serve as final technical decision-maker for customers
- Participate in program milestone meetings and proposals
- Partner with IPT Leads on work-breakdown tasking and structure
- Build and execute cross-program technical strategies
- Translate technical strategy into executable plans and guide execution
- Interact with internal and external executive-level management
- Drive innovation in engineering practices and track emerging technologies
- Develop technical strategies and roadmaps supporting long-term organizational objectives
- Uphold company values and hold others accountable
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree, or Master's degree plus 14 years of experience
- Typically requires 16+ years of related experience
- Multidisciplinary engineering expertise and subject matter expertise for a significant program
- Experience leading significant projects, interacting cross-functionally, and driving engineering decisions
- Experience using first principles to plan and execute analysis throughout a program life cycle
- Experience acting as a technical advisor on complex engineering projects
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- In-depth knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices
- Ability to build and execute strategy across programs
- Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance required; TS/SCI preferred
- Experience with propulsion system integration
- Preferred: Master's or Ph.D. in engineering, aerospace, or related discipline
- Preferred: Extensive aerospace or closely related industry experience
- Preferred: Program management, strategic planning, executive stakeholder engagement, external stakeholder management, cross-functional collaboration, continuous improvement, technical publications or patents
- Preferred: PE licensure, PMP, or relevant technical certifications
Benefits
Comp & perks- 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
- Medical plans
- Dental plans
- Vision plans
- Life insurance
- 3 weeks paid time off
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities