Chief Engineer, Targets

Job overview

The Chief Engineer, Targets role is onsite in Mojave, CA, with a stated base salary range of $163,000–$229,352 per year for the listed principal-level experience band. Stratolaunch develops hypersonic testbeds and flight data capabilities to support national security innovation. This technical leadership role guides development programs in the hypersonic targets portfolio. It integrates multidisciplinary engineering, manages technical risk, and supports program execution so that target systems meet customer needs and technical objectives.

What you'll do

• Partner with company and customer leadership on program execution
• apply systems engineering to manage scope, risk, and technical quality
• lead engineering reviews and technical gate reviews
• direct trade studies and technical decisions across relevant disciplines
• develop engineering staffing plans
• support whitepapers, proposals, and business development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

chief engineer

targets

mojave ca

stratolaunch

hypersonic

missile development

systems engineering

technical leadership

flight vehicle development

engineering reviews

defense contracts

security clearance eligibility

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
• paid maternity and parental leave
• 401(k) company match
• tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

Leads technical strategy for target-system development, with expertise spanning disciplines such as aerodynamics, propulsion, avionics, airframe, guidance, navigation and control, and payloads.

About the employer

Stratolaunch, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.