Launch Vehicle Chief Engineer

Job overview

The Launch Vehicle Chief Engineer is a full-time, onsite role located in Huntsville, AL, supporting X-Bow Systems. Compensation is not specified in the listing. X-Bow Systems is an aerospace technology company revolutionizing rocket propulsion. This role exists to lead launch vehicle development and operations programs. The Chief Engineer serves as the principal technical authority, setting the vision and architecture for launch systems while ensuring technical integrity and mission success across all development phases.

What you'll do

• Serve as principal technical authority for launch vehicle development.
• Establish technical vision and architecture.
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Chair technical review boards.
• Lead mission readiness reviews and flight operations.
• Direct anomaly investigations.
• Mentor engineering talent.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

onsite

aerospace

chief engineer

huntsville al

rocket propulsion

launch vehicle

engineering leadership

defense

technology

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Not specified.

Why this role

High-level technical leadership in a cutting-edge aerospace propulsion company.

About the employer

X-Bow Systems is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.