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degreeMaster's (M.A.)
loacation West Springfield, United States Of America
loacation West Springfie..........United States Of America

Technical Director / Chief Engineer   Work Schedule:  9/80 (Every other Friday off) Security Clearance:  Active DoD Secret (Required) NO RELOCATION $175,000 – $260,000 (salary, plus comprehensive executive benefits-Health, disability, and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting options as well as Parental leave, education assistance, and a robust EAP. As the  Technical Director and Business Unit Chief Engineer , you will be the primary technical authority for a multi-million dollar maritime portfolio. You will lead an elite,  100-person cross-functional engineering team  through the full lifecycle of undersea imaging technology—from advanced R&D and proposal to low-rate production and global deployment. You will act as the strategic partner to the General Manager, ensuring that technical innovation aligns with business profitability and the critical mission requirements of the DoD and international partners. The Impact of Your Leadership Strategic Oversight:  Maintain accountability for the technical, cost, and schedule performance across all programs, including customer-funded initiatives and Internal Research and Development (IRAD). Team Development:  Directly supervise and mentor a group of 3–6 Program Chief Engineers, fostering a high-performance culture of commitment and continuous improvement. Process Modernization:  Lead the transition toward disciplined systems engineering, incorporating  Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)  and  Design for Manufacturability (DfM) . Stakeholder Influence:  Represent the engineering organization in high-stakes technical briefings with major DoD stakeholders and executive leadership. Key Responsibilities Lifecycle Management:  Plan and execute product development from initial proposal and definition through to production transition and long-term sustainment. Financial Accountability:  Review and approve Estimates to Complete (ETC), manage overhead budgets, and ensure proper technology readiness and "Design to Cost" alignment. Risk & Quality:  Use Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and engineering metrics to analyze performance; guide Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) efforts when necessary. Resource Planning:  Collaborate with the matrixed functional organization to ensure top-tier engineering talent is assigned to meet mission-critical timelines. Qualifications & Expertise Basic Requirements Experience:  * Bachelor’s Degree + 12 years of prior relevant experience. OR  Master’s/MBA + 10 years of experience leading cross-functional teams (including leadership of at least one 40+ person team). Technical Mastery:  Deep understanding of  Earned Value Management (EVM) , Control Account Management (CAM), and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS). Program Experience:  Proven track record of transitioning development programs into qualification and low-rate production. Citizenship:  Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret clearance. Desired Expertise Domain Knowledge:  Undersea/Subsea systems, Optical systems, or maritime sensor technology. Contractual Nuance:  Experience executing  Fixed-Price  development programs and international defense contracts. Leadership Style:  Experience as an engineering discipline functional manager and a champion of continuous process improvement.

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