Weapon System Integration (WSI) Program Chief Engineer - Ground Launched Systems jobs in United States
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V2X Inc ยท 1 day ago

Weapon System Integration (WSI) Program Chief Engineer - Ground Launched Systems

V2X Inc is a company that builds smart solutions to integrate physical and digital infrastructure. They are seeking a Program Chief Engineer for Ground Launched Systems to serve as the primary technical authority for assigned defense programs, ensuring technical execution, risk management, and design integrity throughout the program lifecycle.

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Responsibilities

Serve as the technical authority and design owner for assigned programs
Develop, maintain, and control the technical baseline, architecture, interfaces, and design integrity
Lead cross-disciplinary technical teams across systems, software, hardware, cybersecurity, integration, and test
Act as the customer-facing technical lead for reviews, technical interchange meetings, and program execution
Identify, assess, and manage technical risks throughout the program lifecycle
Collaborate with the Program Manager to ensure technical cost, schedule, and performance objectives are achieved
Lead technical gate reviews and readiness assessments (e.g., Critical Design Review [CDRs], Test Readiness Review [TRRs], Production Readiness Review [PRRs], Failure Review Boards [FRBs], Consent to Ship [CTS] Reviews)
Ensure compliance with applicable standards (DoD, MIL-STD, ITAR, cyber compliance, etc.)
Lead resolution of critical technical issues impacting program execution or delivery
Provide technical leadership for proposals, including basis of estimate (BOE), architecture development, and capture support
Partner with V2X functional engineering leadership to ensure application of production processes, specialty engineering, and independent technical assessments

Qualification

DoD acquisition lifecycleSystems engineering V-modelTechnical leadershipRisk managementManufacturing processesMIL-STD complianceCybersecurity complianceDecisive problem solvingEffective communicationCollaboration

Required

Proven technical leadership of multi-disciplinary teams on complex DoD or aerospace programs
Experience with manufacturing processes, Material Review Boards (MRBs), and transition to production activities, and risk management
Proficiency with DoD acquisition lifecycle, systems engineering V-model, and technical review process
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline with 15+ years of experience in defense system development, emerging engineering leadership, and program execution

Preferred

Prior Chief Engineer, IPT Lead, or Lead Systems Engineer experience at a major defense integrator
Design and Development Program Experience
Knowledge of routings, work instructions, and Production program environments
Experience interfacing with senior defense customers, including Program Executive Officers (PEOs) and Program Management (PM) offices
Familiarity with MIL-STD compliance, safety standards, cybersecurity compliance (RMF, NIST)
Active Secret clearance preferred

Benefits

Healthcare coverage
Retirement plan
Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
Wellness programs
Paid time off, including holidays
Learning and Development resources
Employee assistance resources

Company

V2X Inc

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V2X is a leading provider of critical mission solutions and support to defense clients globally, formed by the 2022 Merger of Vectrus and Vertex to build on more than 120 combined years of successful mission support.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.06B
Key Investors
Vertex Aerospace
2025-11-12Post Ipo Secondary
2025-08-08Post Ipo Secondary
2025-05-15Post Ipo Secondary

Leadership Team

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Jeffrey Cheatham
Corporate Vice President, Contracts and Subcontracts
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Roger Mason
Chief Growth Officer
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