Spacecraft Integrated Systems Chief Engineer

About the role

Moog’s Space and Defense Group is seeking a Spacecraft Integrated Systems Chief Engineer to provide technical leadership across the full lifecycle of complex spacecraft and spaceflight systems. The role serves as the technical authority ensuring product integrity, advancing technology strategy, and delivering mission‑critical solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as technical authority for spacecraft integrated systems from concept through launch and mission support.
• Lead large, multidisciplinary engineering initiatives covering systems engineering, mechanical design, electronics, software, controls, propulsion, structures, and thermal.
• Develop and execute business unit technology strategies and long‑term spacecraft roadmaps.
• Establish technical standards, oversee verification, validation, and qualification activities, and approve critical engineering deliverables.
• Conduct technical reviews, risk assessments, and readiness reviews throughout program execution.
• Mentor engineers, build technical capability, and drive continuous improvement of engineering processes.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering, Physics or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive engineering experience, including leadership of complex aerospace or defense programs.
• Extensive experience developing, integrating, testing, and deploying spacecraft or spaceflight systems.
• Deep understanding of systems engineering, requirements management, integration, verification, validation, and mission assurance.
• Proven ability to influence technical strategy, manage risk, and make critical engineering decisions.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Government Security Clearance (may be required).

Required skills

• Systems engineering principles and spacecraft architecture.
• Requirements management, configuration management, and product lifecycle management.
• Technical trade‑off analysis involving performance, reliability, cost, schedule, and manufacturability.
• Leadership of multidisciplinary teams and mentorship.
• Strong written and verbal communication with customers, senior leadership, and engineering teams.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation package with bonus opportunities, 401(k) match, and employee stock purchase plan.
• Flexible paid time off, parental leave, relocation assistance, and work‑life balance programs.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, plus Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition assistance, mentorship, leadership development, and professional growth opportunities.
• Family‑like culture driven by 12 core values and employee resource groups.