Chief Engineer

Benefits: 401(k) matching Company parties Competitive salary Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Senior Principal Engineer – Systems Design & Mechanical Architecture Location: Tucson, AZ | Employment Type: Full-Time | Industry: Defense & Aerospace Clearance: TS Are you a hands-on engineer with deep mechanical systems experience and a passion for leading high-impact projects? We’re looking for a Senior Engineer to lead the design, integration, and execution of next-generation missile and counter-UAS systems. This is a high-visibility role that blends technical leadership with cross-functional team management in a fast-paced, rapid development environment. What You’ll Do Lead airframe and launcher design for advanced missile and UAS systems Oversee mechanical architecture of seeker, warhead, propulsion, and guidance components Direct a multi-disciplinary engineering team (mechanical, electrical, test, structural) Serve as Cost Account Manager (CAM) for over $10M in development and integration budgets Spearhead rapid prototyping efforts and transition designs into production Own all phases of mechanical integration , from CAD modeling to environmental testing Support strategic planning, hiring, mentoring , and performance development for your team What We’re Looking For BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (MS preferred) 15+ years in aerospace or defense engineering, with deep missile systems experience Expertise in Creo , SolidWorks, surfacing/solid modeling. Proven ability to lead teams , manage budgets, and deliver results Hands-on experience with composites, injection molding, prototyping, and testing MIL-STD testing knowledge Bonus Points For Experience in counter-UAS , directed energy , or rapid prototyping labs Background in tooling, fabrication, or supplier coordination Track record of innovative design and successful transitions to production Experience with Servo/electric design Why Join Us Work on mission-critical defense programs with real-world impact Lead next-generation systems in a high-velocity engineering environment Join a team that values innovation, autonomy, and technical excellence Competitive salary, performance incentives, and a full benefits package Flexible work from home options available. About Foxhound Federal Foxhound Federal is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business specializing in helping federal agencies and consulting organizations acquire high-caliber candidates for business development, internal operations and program delivery. Our past performance and reasonable pricing are your guarantee that we will deliver the high-caliber candidates our clients need to meet any and all contractual obligations.