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

MORSE Corp•Cambridge, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

MORSE Corp is seeking a Chief Engineer for AI Test & Evaluation (T&E) to lead impactful work in cutting-edge technology. This role is for a leader who understands that AI success is measured by the tangible advantage it provides to warfighters and intelligence analysts. The ideal candidate is a systems-thinker at the intersection of AI effectiveness, human-computer interaction, and applied R&D, capable of translating complex system understanding into engineering-driven frameworks that improve mission outcomes. This leader will guide a world-class team to ensure AI improves outcomes by orders of magnitude, applying expertise 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. Active Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI is preferred.
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, with the capacity to absorb complex technical information quickly.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly and persuasively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Architect a 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 complementing standard benchmarks with bespoke evaluations of user interaction, system reliability, and overall 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, earning trust through rigor and guiding partners to high-impact solutions.
Own the technical feedback loop with system developers, translating T&E findings into specific and actionable engineering recommendations to guide the reconstruction of more robust and effective capabilities.
Drive program execution with the authority of a "triple threat" leader, 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 top-tier engineers and scientists, setting the vision and clearing roadblocks, fostering a culture of technical excellence and intellectual curiosity.