Chief Engineer - Robotic Platform
About The Position
American Rheinmetall is a leader in the design, development, and production of advanced tracked and wheeled vehicles, vehicle systems, and critical components that support U.S. military modernization. Our expertise spans electronic and mechanical systems, fabricated structures, armored products, rubber solutions, and track systems, delivering reliable innovation to both defense and commercial markets. As part of the global Rheinmetall family, we combine proven heritage with forward-looking technology to provide solutions that defend and feed the world. The Sustainment Chief Engineer is responsible for the overall technical (performance and schedule) execution of the Sustainment Medium Robotic Platform Program. This position works closely with the Program Manager to define the product strategy, roadmap and vision to ensure the product offering is delivered within program and unit cost requirements as well as schedule constraints.
Requirements
- Familiarity with the US DoD ground vehicle requirements.
- Open architecture software development or implementation
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
- Applied working knowledge with a proven track record of delivery from concept to series production
- Detailed knowledge of Military Standards and regulations.
- Must be able to communicate effectively in a variety of settings and be able to assimilate complex instructions easily.
- Ability to communicate with all levels of management and staff to establish productive relationships.
- Superior consultation, diplomacy, influencing and negotiating skills is required.
- Must possess the ability to explain complex concepts in a way that makes sense to someone less knowledgeable about the topic.
- Must demonstrate an enthusiasm to engage with and support overseas colleagues to ensure all staff have the information and opportunity to perform to the best of their abilities.
- Must promote collaboration and facilitate teamwork across the organization and its external service providers.
- Must be tactful, diplomatic, and work with integrity, honesty, and respect for others.
- BSc in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems)
- Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks, physical, and controlled substance testing.
Nice To Haves
- MSc in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems)
- Active Secret Clearance
Responsibilities
- Guiding and directing all engineering teams (e.g. hardware, software, systems, specialties) to achieve program and technical success
- Provide technical leadership in architecture definition and trades, requirements analysis, CONOPs, interface definition, hardware and software design, procurement, integration, validation and verification
- Provide engineering authority to all decisions impacting product integrity, system performance, and system functionality
- Creating technical presentations to both internal and external customers
- Communicating status, results, and recovery plans (if needed) to senior and executive management
- Developing and maintaining customer relationships
- Partner with the Program Manager to ensure flawless program execution
- Partner with IPTs to establish and report engineering metrics/TPMs and provide engineering-approved inputs for EACs and/or proposals, as needed
- Partner with leadership at all levels and centers to ensure appropriate staffing
- Support new business development efforts through leading and writing proposals
- Undertake other duties as determined by the VP Engineering – New Product Development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
