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This position is contingent based on contract award.

This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.

Position Overview:

The Director of Engineering is responsible for the technical leadership, strategic direction, and oversight of all engineering activities within the program. This role ensures technical excellence, mission alignment, and compliance with all engineering standards and customer requirements. The Director will lead multidisciplinary engineering teams to support design, integration, testing, and sustainment of complex systems across all phases of the program lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to engineering teams across multiple disciplines including systems, mechanical, electrical, software, and test engineering.
• Oversee system design, integration, verification/validation, and delivery to ensure compliance with contract requirements and industry standards.
• Collaborate with program management, operations, and customer stakeholders to align engineering efforts with mission needs.
• Develop and implement engineering processes, tools, and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
• Serve as the technical authority for the program, providing guidance on design decisions, risk management, and technical trade-offs.
• Support proposal efforts, including technical volume development, cost estimation, and engineering resource planning.
• Ensure engineering rigor, compliance, and readiness for technical reviews, audits, and acceptance testing.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, mentorship, and professional development within the engineering organization.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or related field); Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in engineering leadership roles supporting defense or government programs.
• Demonstrated success managing complex technical projects and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, lifecycle management, and quality assurance standards.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Active Secret clearance required; Top Secret preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP or INCOSE certification.
• Experience supporting USSOCOM, Army, or major acquisition programs.
• Proficiency in engineering tools and platforms such as MATLAB, SolidWorks, DOORS, or equivalent.

Employee benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Retirement plan
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays and leave of absences
• Eligible Tuition Reimbursement
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.