Aerospace Engineering Head

Chief Engineer – Aerospace SystemsConnecticut | Relocation Assistance AvailableAn inventive aerospace organization is in need of a skilled Chief Engineer to oversee the progression of advanced aerospace platforms from concept to production. This classified chance provides the opportunity to provide upper-level technical leadership while supervising the creation, integration, testing, and delivery of intricately engineered aerospace products catering to commercial and government clients.As the principal engineering head, you will establish the technical vision, head multidisciplinary engineering teams, and govern every stage of the product lifecycle—from system architecture and detailed design to integration, verification, testing, and production. This position grants extensive influence over technology strategy, engineering excellence, and organizational development.ResponsibilitiesSupply technical guidance for intricate aerospace development programs from initial concept to production.Set out system architecture, engineering strategy, and long-term product development blueprints.Lead varied engineering teams including aerospace, mechanical, electrical, avionics, systems, manufacturing, and test engineering.Direct the design, integration, and verification of advanced aerospace platforms and essential systems.Supervise aircraft structures, systems integration, flight controls, propulsion integration, aerodynamics, and supporting subsystems.Steer prototype development, laboratory testing, ground testing, flight testing, validation, and verification activities.Establish and sustain engineering best practices, including design reviews, configuration management, technical risk management, and quality standards.Operate as the primary technical intermediary with clients, suppliers, government organizations, and strategic associates.Counsel engineering managers and technical personnel while nurturing a culture of creativity, teamwork, responsibility, and ongoing enhancement.Collaborate with executive leadership to synchronize engineering endeavors with business goals and forthcoming expansion.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field. Master's degree is preferred.15+ years of progressive aerospace engineering background with growing technical and organizational leadership responsibilities.Demonstrated triumph in leading the development of complex aerospace products from concept through testing and production.Robust proficiency in aircraft design, structural development, systems integration, aerodynamics, propulsion integration, flight controls, and product validation.Experience in fusing avionics, electrical systems, communications, navigation, sensors, propulsion, and other vital aircraft systems.Proven accomplishment in leading multidisciplinary engineering entities and large-scale product development initiatives.Comprehensive understanding of systems engineering, verification and validation, configuration management, and engineering development processes.Superb leadership, communication, and organizational competencies with the capability to operate effectively across engineering, operations, executive management, clients, and government stakeholders.Preferred QualificationsExperience with unmanned aircraft, autonomous systems, or other advanced aerospace technologies.Experience supporting defense, aerospace, or other highly regulated engineering programs.Awareness of FAA, military, or other aerospace certification and airworthiness demands.Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).Understanding of AS9100 quality systems and engineering best practices.Why This Opportunity?This is a distinctive occasion to influence the technical trajectory of an expanding aerospace organization developing cutting-edge flight technologies. The chosen candidate will have considerable impact on engineering strategy, product invention, and organizational triumph while heading an experienced multidisciplinary engineering team through the evolution of complex aerospace systems.Position DetailsFull-time, onsite leadership positionSituated in ConnecticutRelocation assistance is available for the right candidateCompetitive compensation, performance rewards, and comprehensive benefits