Chief Engineer - AI Test & Evaluation (T&E)

MORSE Corp•Arlington, MA

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

MORSE Corp is seeking a leader for its AI Test & Evaluation (T&E) work. This role is for a "triple threat" leader who understands that AI success is measured by the tangible advantage it provides to the warfighter and intelligence analyst. The ideal candidate is a systems-thinker who excels at the intersection of AI effectiveness, human-computer interaction, and applied R&D. This expert will translate complex system understanding into engineering-driven frameworks to prove and improve mission outcomes, guiding a team to ensure AI improves outcomes significantly. Expertise will be applied across Computer Vision, Language Translation, Generative AI, Large Language Models, Vision Language Models, and AI Agents.

Requirements

US Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.
A master's degree or PhD in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience leading advanced R&D programs.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in R&D, with a focus on AI/ML and Test & Evaluation.
Proven leadership skills, with a track record of successfully managing high-performing technical teams.
Deep understanding of software development principles, methods, and tools.
Proven experience in business development and program capture within the DoD or IC, including leading technical volumes for proposals and shaping customer requirements.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Active Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI clearance is preferred.

Responsibilities

Architect an T&E system centered on operational outcomes, analyzing AI models, data engineering & UI subsystems, and live user workflows.
Pioneer methods to measure and enhance mission-level performance by evaluating user interaction, system reliability, and operational effectiveness.
Serve as the definitive "Customer Relationship Owner," acting as a senior technical advisor and strategic partner to government customers.
Elicit, shape, and co-author the technical roadmap with customers, guiding them to high-impact solutions.
Own the technical feedback loop with system developers, translating T&E findings into actionable engineering recommendations.
Drive program execution, integrating technical direction, team development, and program management.
Be responsible for program schedule, budget, and successful delivery, while identifying and capturing new opportunities.
Lead a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists, setting vision and clearing roadblocks.
Foster a culture of technical excellence and intellectual curiosity.