Advanced Manufacturing Chief Engineer

Black Ve, Inc is a dynamic and innovative national security focused space company dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and engineering excellence for our exceptional customers.

As the Advanced Manufacturing Chief Engineer at Black Ve, you will play a pivotal role in creating, developing, and implementing our advanced manufacturing initiatives.

You will report to the VP Advanced Development where you will lead the engineering and execution of Black Ve’s advanced manufacturing strategy. This will include developing, leading, and interfacing with teams of cross-functional scientists, engineers, software developers and technicians to ensure successful implementation of the Black Ve advanced manufacturing strategy. You will be singularly responsible for the quality and timeliness of the technical work product for the advanced manufacturing activities at Black Ve.

You will also support Black Ve’s efforts in the creation, development, and execution of advanced manufacturing facilities, personnel development and training, and compliance to company, industry, facility, and safety standards. You will work with leaders from across Black Ve to ensure successful end-to-end execution of advanced manufacturing initiatives.

You will represent Black Ve’s technical work products to the customer in the areas of advanced manufacturing. You will work to develop strategic customer and vendor relationships. You will promote a culture that rewards innovation and risk-taking with rapid prototyping and engineering rigor, aggressively works to solve customer problems, drives personal ownership and accountability and creates an environment of openness, respect for one another and creative fun.

• Lead the execution of the company's advanced manufacturing initiatives aligned with overall business objectives and technical roadmap for unclassified and classified manufacturing.
• Contribute to the creation of Black Ve’s advanced manufacturing strategy, processes, systems and facilities.
• Serve as the company’s leading technical authority for advanced manufacturing responsible for the quality and timeliness of all technical work products.
• Lead Black Ve’s efforts in procurement, installation, and commissioning of advanced manufacturing hardware and software components.
• Represent and convey advanced manufacturing requirements to satellite and other Black Ve teams.
• Recruit, manage and sustain a team of scientists, engineers, software developers and technicians to ensure successful implementation of the Black Ve advanced manufacturing initiatives.
• Work closely with the cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on goals and timelines to meet customer (both internal and external) requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and partners.
• Ensure that all products meet safety, performance, facility and quality standards.
• Implement best practices in product development, engineering processes, and project management.
• Provide leadership and mentorship across the Black Ve team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in advanced manufacturing and leverage this knowledge to drive innovation and competitive advantage.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on advanced manufacturing representing the company in industry forums, conferences, and technical discussions.
• Collaborate with external partners, vendors, and research institutions to explore new opportunities and expand our advanced manufacturing vision.

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in aerospace, production, testing, and certification of high-value aerospace systems.
• Proven ability to innovate.
• Proven track record of successfully leading aerospace manufacturing and production initiatives in a complex, fast moving environment.
• Proven track record of leading space launch initiatives to include initiating and managing launch contracts, spacecraft to LV integration, and on-orbit checkout and operations.
• In-depth knowledge of spacecraft manufacturing and production tools, safety,…