Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Education
Engineering (PE)
Career level
Executive
Remote
On-site
Benefits
Career Development
Job Description
Director, Advanced Capability Development — Fighter Aircraft
Location: Dallas–Fort Worth, TX (on-site)
Our client is seeking a director to lead advanced capability development for a flagship fighter aircraft program. You will set the roadmap for next-generation upgrades and carry them from concept through customer approval and funding.
What you'll do
- Own the capability development roadmap and align it with customer requirements and budgets
- Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, program management, finance and business development
- Shape and win new development contracts and modernization efforts
- Brief senior executives and government customers on progress, risk and investment priorities
- Build and mentor a high-performing leadership team
What you bring
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a technical field; advanced degree preferred
- 15+ years in aerospace and defense, including 8+ years leading programs or technical organizations
- Track record growing a development portfolio with government customers
- Active security clearance strongly preferred
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