Chief Software, Software

Mercer University•Warner Robins, GA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Mercer Engineering Research Center (MERC), a research institute of Mercer University, provides high quality engineering, scientific, and technical support services to both government and private industry customers. MERC is currently recruiting for a Chief Engineer, Software for its Software and Cyber Directorate. The Chief Engineer will be responsible for the execution of all contractual efforts, including design, development, prototyping, production, operation, etc., as applicable. Sets the example for and advises/mentors all technical leads and contract personnel. Performs all duties and responsibilities under the supervision of the respective technical director.

Requirements

US Citizenship
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
Undergraduate degree in a relevant engineering field (e.g., Software Engineer, Computer Engineer, Computer Science) from an ABET accredited institution and 13 years of directly related technical experience OR Master’s degree in same and 12 years of directly related technical experience OR Ph.D. and 10 years of directly related technical experience
Extensive experience in the designated industry including but not limited to: aerospace, electrical, software, environmental, biomedical, mechanical, and systems engineering
Knowledge of engineering principles (e.g. analysis, test, and design)
Exceptional organizational and time management skills with an obsessive attention to detail
Able to collaborate and bridge the communication gap between the engineering team, service technicians, business development, operations staff, and clients
Possess technical acumen and the ability to troubleshoot on a variety of programs
Knowledge of Web applications, cybersecurity, CI-CD, and big data concepts and technologies

Nice To Haves

CompTIA Security Plus
ISC^2 CSSLP

Responsibilities

Execution of all contractual efforts, including design, development, prototyping, production, operation, etc., as applicable.
Setting the example for and advising/mentoring all technical leads and contract personnel.
Performing all duties and responsibilities under the supervision of the respective technical director.
Leading technical teams from a variety of different backgrounds and disciplines.
Budgeting and cost management, assessing estimated costs early in the program and bringing the actual costs within budget.
Drafting clear and comprehensive reports on assigned contracts, the use and allocation of resources, and the quality of each finished program.
Troubleshooting on a variety of programs.
Performing business development activities to include customer interface, estimating and scheduling, technical proposal development, and follow through.
Taking a concept from an idea to an actual working model.