Karman Space & Defense · 5 hours ago
Chief Engineer System Integration
Mukilteo, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$165K/yr - $220K/yr
15+ years expKarman Space & Defense is a company that provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems. They are seeking a Chief Engineer – System Integration to oversee the integration of mechanical and electrical subsystems within munition development programs, ensuring that integration risks are mitigated and system-level requirements are met.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Translate program-level mission requirements into system requirements and allocate to subsystems
Define system boundaries, interface requirements, and integration strategies for mechanical and electrical systems
Oversee and coordinate subsystem development across multiple programs, ensuring alignment with system-level objectives
Identify, track, and mitigate integration risks during design, build, and test phases
Review, approve, and formally sign off on system-level requirements, interface control documents, and test results
Lead cross-disciplinary technical discussions to resolve integration issues and maintain program schedule and performance
Mentor subsystem engineers and other team members on integration principles and best practices
Act as the authoritative point of contact for system integration issues both internally and with external partners
Qualification
Required
15+ years of relevant experience in systems engineering, integration, and program-level oversight, preferably in missile or aerospace systems
Hands-on experience with mechanical and electrical system integration; familiarity with avionics/software systems is a plus
Proven experience deriving system requirements from mission-level objectives and allocating to subsystems
Strong technical judgment, problem-solving, and risk management skills
Prior roles such as Systems Engineer, Integration Lead, or Chief Engineer on complex programs are highly relevant
Active security clearance required
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Preferred
BS or MS in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering (preferred but flexible based on experience)
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision
Company Paid Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Company
Karman Space & Defense
Karman Space & Defense is a concept-to-production solutions provider for the most complex missions in the space and defense industry.
Founded in 2021Huntington Beach, California, US
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tony Koblinski
Chief Executive Officer
Stephanie Sawhill
Chief Business Development Officer
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