Chief Engineer

About this role

Momentus seeks a Chief Engineer to lead the technical strategy and execution of in-space transportation systems development. You'll serve as the independent technical authority overseeing design, analysis, integration, and launch of space vehicles while managing technical baselines, risks, and compliance across all programs.

What you'll do

• Manage technical integrity and baseline for all Momentus space vehicle programs
• Provide independent technical assessments of requirements, design, risks, and schedules to program managers
• Identify and resolve gaps between requirements, design, manufacturing, operations, and facility solutions
• Assess and disposition technical risks across multiple programs and technology development initiatives
• Lead engineering teams through design, analysis, systems engineering, verification, and operational phases
• Review and approve technical completion at major program reviews and oversee corrective actions for failures

What they're looking for

• Aerospace or space vehicle systems engineering
• Technical program management and baseline control
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Design and analysis processes
• Manufacturing and operations knowledge
• Engineering team leadership and mentoring
• Requirements management and compliance verification
• Strategic technology roadmap planning

Likely interview questions

• Describe your experience managing technical baselines across complex space or aerospace programs—how did you maintain integrity when requirements or schedules changed?
• Tell us about a time you identified a significant technical risk that others had missed. How did you assess and mitigate it?