Chief Engineer - Technology Development Business Unit

Torch Technologies, Inc.•Huntsville, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Torch Technologies is seeking an experienced Chief Engineer/Chief Architect to lead its Technology Development Engineering Divisions in delivering high-quality solutions. The successful candidate will possess a strong technical background, excellent leadership skills, and a proven history of implementing process rigor in engineering, quality, safety, risk management, and top tech issues management. This role is contingent on contract award.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field
10+ years of experience in engineering leadership roles.
Active Secret Clearance is required with ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
Proven track record of driving process rigor in cross-functional high performing engineering teams.
Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

15+ years of related experience
Experience with AS9100 and ISO14001 standards.
Experience leading the development and manufacturing of flight and safety-critical hardware products.
Experience developing and executing highly compelling IR&D programs.
Demonstrated experience in creating and sustaining new hardware/software product business lines and familiarity with other markets.
Active Top-Secret clearance.
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement engineering processes and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
Lead cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deliver complex mechanical, electrical, optical hardware and AI/ML software solutions.
Coordinate with Technical Directors, Program Managers and Business Development Leads to oversee and execute the development of technical roadmaps and strategies to drive innovation and growth across the Business Unit.
Drive quality, safety, and environmental standards and compliance across the Business Unit and Business Group(s).
Identify and mitigate risks associated with engineering projects, oversee Change Boards, present status and recommendations at monthly reviews to include Government customers.
Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve top technical issues and drive continuous improvement.