Director of Engineering C5ISR

ATSC IES INC•Gilbert, AZ

About The Position

Advanced Technology Systems Corporation (ATSC) is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense and homeland security markets. With facilities in McLean Va. and Gilbert AZ, ATSC is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. ATSC is a global high technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: www.ATSCVA.com or follow us on LinkedIn. The Director of Engineering C5ISR Technology and Programs reports to the Vice President of Engineering and will provide direct leadership within the engineering department to deliver products and services to satisfy customer and business needs, including traditional C5ISR systems, networking systems for advanced capabilities, C2 Command Centers and Mobile Command Posts. The Director will have responsibility for development of products and solutions within the C5SR technology area, leadership of R&D activities in these technologies, technical interaction with customers and industry partners, and close collaboration with business and program personnel to achieve business objectives. The Director of Engineering will have responsibility for staffing, hiring, skill development and performance management of the C5ISR engineering team, working with peers across ATSC engineering to successfully execute programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or relevant technical discipline required with advanced technical degree(s) preferred.
10+ years of relevant product development experience (Military products preferred).
Demonstrated leadership skills
Ability to implement departmental strategic goals and monitor their progress.
Provide thorough, accurate information to answer customers’ questions and to meet commitment times or performance guarantees.
Actively look for ways to help customers by identifying and proposing appropriate solutions and/or services, adjusting services based on customer feedback.
An understanding of how to direct programs & projects in close partnership with program leadership, manufacturing and supply chain management.
Understand quality systems and can drive in quality work.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Advanced computer skills that include using electronic information for timely decisions.
Ability to lead and inspire department staff to accomplish successful business results by working effectively in teams while solving technical problems.
Recognized leadership abilities and willingness to take initiative.
Willingness to learn and improve.
Treat managers and peers with respect.
Ability to communicate to senior management with suggestions and critical feedback.
Advanced knowledge of the defense and military industry with specific knowledge about the customer base for the assigned product.
Ability to determine cost and price of products.
Be able to develop and generate a number of different approaches to problems.
Observe and evaluate the outcomes of implementing the solution to assess the need for alternative approaches and to identify lessons learned.
Agile and open to change, embracing it to deal with unpredictable or unexpected events.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Assumes responsibility for organization’s performance.
Actively seeks opinions and advice to identify opportunities for improvement.
Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification preferred
Earned Value Management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Director is responsible for execution of programs in the C5ISR technology area. The C5ISR team will provide technical and project leadership, including expertise in this technology area, and work with peers across engineering for additional skills and resources.
Director is responsible for understanding current and future technology trends in this area and positioning the ATSC team to be competitive.
Director will lead engagement with technical customer organizations and work to establish working relationships and joint projects with appropriate government organizations and/or labs. Director will work with the Executive/BD office to establish and execute R&D projects needed to advance technology and products in this area.
Director is responsible for assessing current and upcoming program needs for C5ISR engineering and acting to staff programs with qualified resources, including internal or external resources as appropriate. Responsible for supporting new business development by providing staff and leadership to propose innovative solutions to meet our customer and business objectives, developing proposal cost, schedule and technical baselines to support winning proposals, and positioning organization to execute successfully upon contract win.
Director has responsibility for workforce development, training and management to meet program and business needs. This should include training and development of existing workforce, hiring of additional resources, working with peers across the organization to leverage other resources within ATSC, and working with appropriate 3rd party organizations when necessary to augment ATSC staff.
The Director is expected to demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills and have the ability to work well with people at all levels.
The Director is required to maintain robust relationships with the business unit peers and engineering functional management as well as with appropriate counter parts in affiliate companies and key subcontractors and partners.
Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members
Fosters an environment where employees are valued and cost effectiveness and efficiency is rewarded.
Clearly explains project assignments, expectations, priorities, and follows up to ensure they are met.
Effective communication skills to work across functional and business unit teams to listen, understand, negotiate and explain as necessary to foster collaborative and positive outcomes.
Delegates tasks as appropriate.