Description
We are seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the design, development, and technical integration for a product line of critical network capabilities. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, we are committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
As Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for the end-to-end technical success and architectural coherence of complex, multi-disciplinary network systems. You will operate at the intersection of complex engineering challenges in embedded systems, networking protocols, mechanical integration, and strategic program execution. You will work directly with our most senior technical leaders, program managers, and customers to define, build, and deliver cutting-edge networking capabilities that impact national security.
Key responsibilities include:
- Technical Vision & Architecture: Own and define the comprehensive technical architecture, design principles, and engineering roadmap for complex, distributed network systems.
- System Integrity & Risk Management: Serve as the ultimate technical arbiter, ensuring the integrity, reliability, security, and survivability of our network systems in contested and high security environments.
- Engineering Leadership & Mentorship: Provide decisive technical leadership and guidance to large, multi-disciplinary engineering teams (Mechanical, Electrical, Software) to deliver high quality products that can be manufactured at scale.
- Strategic Technical Guidance: Translate strategic objectives and customer needs into actionable technical requirements and solutions.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary technical interface with internal stakeholders (Product, Program Management, Executive Leadership) and external stakeholders (customers, partners, regulatory bodies).
Required qualifications include:
- 15+ years of progressive experience in complex network systems engineering, R&D, and product development, with a significant portion in a leadership or Chief Engineer capacity for multi-disciplinary systems.
- Deep and broad technical expertise across network system design and implementation, encompassing significant experience in at least two of the following areas, with a strong understanding of the others: Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
- Proven ability to define, architect, and lead the development of highly complex, integrated network systems from concept through deployment and sustainment.
- Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of building, mentoring, and inspiring high-performing multi-disciplinary technical teams in fast-paced, challenging environments.
- Demonstrated experience in strategic technical planning, roadmapping, and managing technical debt while delivering on aggressive schedules for networking products.
- Strong problem-solving acumen, with the ability to break down highly ambiguous technical challenges related to network performance and resilience, and drive to practical, innovative solutions.
Preferred qualifications include:
- Background in cybersecurity for network infrastructure and resilience against near-peer nation state cyber risks.
- Experience with network modeling, simulation, and analysis tools for predicting performance in diverse environments.
- Demonstrated ability to drive technical decisions involving significant financial and programmatic impact for network system development.
The salary range for this role is $219,000-$290,000 USD.