Chief Engineer
About The Position
The Chief Engineer will oversee all systems engineering and design activities required to engineer and implement the WDP System. This person will prepare, maintain, and execute the System Engineering Plan (SEP), which governs all architecture and engineering aspects of the program. This person will coordinate between various engineering teams, translate customer requirements into system designs, and represent the engineering team in the Engineering Control Board (ECB) to support major program milestones and decisions. This person will establish engineering standards and best practices for the program, lead technical reviews to assess design progress, and ensure integration of all system components. This person will analyze system performance metrics and recommend improvements, manage technical risks throughout the system lifecycle, and collaborate with program management to align technical solutions with program objectives. This person will mentor junior engineers and foster knowledge sharing across engineering disciplines.
Requirements
- SECRET Security Clearance Required
- Professional proficiency in English is required.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
- Bachelor's Degree
Nice To Haves
- CSSLP, GCLD, or GSEC certification (for Junior/Journeyman levels)
- FITSP-D, GCSA, GISF, or SSCP certification (for Senior level)
- Good communication skills
- Self-starter mindset
Responsibilities
- Oversee all systems engineering and design activities required to engineer and implement the WDP System.
- Prepare, maintain, and execute the System Engineering Plan (SEP).
- Coordinate between various engineering teams.
- Translate customer requirements into system designs.
- Represent the engineering team in the Engineering Control Board (ECB).
- Establish engineering standards and best practices for the program.
- Lead technical reviews to assess design progress.
- Ensure integration of all system components.
- Analyze system performance metrics and recommend improvements.
- Manage technical risks throughout the system lifecycle.
- Collaborate with program management to align technical solutions with program objectives.
- Mentor junior engineers and foster knowledge sharing across engineering disciplines.
Benefits
- Employer Contributions to Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) with a generous matching program
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
