Chief Technologist

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a technical leader to promote engineering innovation and help maintain a cohesive, forward-looking technology vision across SEE. In this role, you will advocate for the group’s technology portfolio, increase awareness of past and current developments, and identify new opportunities for advancement. You will work closely with staff to encourage participation in internal and external funding opportunities, including IRAD and industry collaborations, while strengthening connections with technologists across SES to align road-maps and foster cross-group innovation. Serve as a part-time technical leader focused on advancing SEE’s technology strategy. Responsibilities include refreshing the technology road-map based on internal capabilities and external trends, promoting collaboration and proposal development, and acting as a resource to staff for ideation and process innovation. The role requires strong technical depth in electronic system design, familiarity with spaceflight hardware, and expertise in processing systems such as command and data handling, navigation, or control systems, along with a passion for cultivating emerging technologies and enabling others to innovate.

Requirements

Possess a BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar
Have at least 5 years of experience in electronic system design
Are familiar with the design and test of space flight hardware
Have expertise in processing systems, such as C&DH, navigation, or control systems
Have enthusiasm to identify and cultivate emerging technology areas
Possess strong leadership, technical, and communication skills
Are able to obtain a Secret security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Have an M.S. or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar
Have experience proposing and/or publishing R&D projects
Have demonstrated technical leadership of engineering projects

Responsibilities

Promote submissions from SEE staff to technology development funding opportunities such as IRAD, ignition grants, industry grants, and cross-project collaborations
Lead the effort to refresh the SEE technology road-map based on an understanding of SEE’s technical capabilities, the vision of SES, and the space technology offerings from external organizations
Build relationships with other SES chief technologists and understand the technology road-maps of their groups.
Promote collaborations between groups when organizing submissions to external funding opportunities
Serve as a resource to staff in SEE for idea-ting ways to innovate in our processes