Hiring: Program Chief Engineer Company: Auxo Talent Location: Herndon, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 12:06:07 Target Skills & Keywords : Requirements Management, Security Clearance, Systems Engineering About the job Experience: •10+ years of professional experience within an engineering or technology-development environment. Required Skills: •You'll provide technical leadership across advanced development programmes, taking innovative technologies from initial development through demonstration, qualification and delivery for airborne and space missions. •Provide technical leadership and accountability for the successful delivery of complex engineering programmes. •Drive system architecture, design trades, technical analysis and major engineering decisions. •Ensure compliance with technical performance, environmental and functional requirements. •Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams spanning laser physics, electro-optics, systems engineering, electronics and signal processing. •Act as the primary technical point of contact for customers and mission partners. •Support programme planning, execution strategies and delivery commitments. •Lead technical reviews, including Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews, Test Readiness Reviews and Delivery and Acceptance Reviews. Qualifications: •A Master's or PhD in a relevant engineering or applied-science discipline. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!