Vice President, Engineering

Company Overview: VALT Enterprizes, Inc. is revolutionizing aerospace with cutting-edge hypersonic research and development to pioneer Americas first-of-its-kind hypersonic launch system, combining rocket and air-breathing propulsion to empower our nations warfighters with the tools they need to safeguard our country. We envision a world where access to space is no longer a privilege for the few but an opportunity for all. Our team is driven by data, fueled by passion, and united by a shared commitment to innovation and resilience. Challenges are embraced head-on in a culture that values creativity, determination, and collaboration. Join us in shaping the future of aerospace and making history together. Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Vice President (VP), Engineering to provide executive leadership, strategic direction, and technical oversight for VALT's multidisciplinary engineering department. In this role, you will lead engineering disciplines including aerospace, rocket propulsion, mechanical, electrical, materials, quality, and additional engineering functions while overseeing the research, development, integration, and testing of advanced hypersonic and aerospace systems. Reporting directly to the President/CEO, you will work closely with executive leadership, manufacturing, flight operations, business development, government and commercial customers, and cross-functional partners. You will lead and develop engineering leaders and teams, establish engineering strategy, technical standards, organizational priorities, and resource plans, and drive accountability for engineering execution across company programs. You will be responsible for building, scaling, and developing a high-performing engineering department while remaining actively engaged in critical technical decisions, advancing VALT's long-term technical capabilities, and positioning the company for continued growth across defense R&D and commercial aerospace markets.