Technical Director, Ground Systems

Parry Labs, LLC•Alexandria, VA

About The Position

The Technical Director of Ground Systems operates at the intersection of engineering and product deployment to our customers and end users. It requires a combination of high technical acumen, problem-solving skills, and strong interpersonal skills. As the internal-facing spokesperson for our customers, you will be responsible for ensuring our products and services fully meet customer requirements and capability needs. As the external-facing technical spokesperson for our products and services, you will advise our customers on the application or our solutions and ensure seamless integration into customer products and workflows.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or another related STEM field
10+ years of experience in the tech industry
Basic understanding of government procurement environments
Experience integrating hardware and software systems in lab and field test environments
Experience collecting requirements and developing work estimates for proposals and projects
Proficiency in relevant software tools: requirement analysis tools, CI/CD pipelines, Agile management tools, and test management tools
Understanding of Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) principles
Expertise in hardware/software abstraction layers (HALs) and interface control documents (ICDs)
Experience developing and integrating Command and Control (C2) systems across air and ground RAS platforms
Familiarity with control interface standards (e.g., MIL-STD-1472H for UI/UX)
Working knowledge of cross-platform C2 implementation (e.g., Android 14 / Ubuntu 22.04)
Ability to support multi-asset control, including UxS, payloads, and video feeds
Knowledge of autonomy behavior management, handoff protocols, and assisted teleoperation
Familiarity with RVMS, ASIL-D equivalent safety systems, and command arbitration logic
Background in certification strategies for modular safety software (MIL-STD-882E, LOR-1)
Experience deploying modular software to edge compute environments (e.g., M2C2, ARM/GPU SBCs)
Proficient with container orchestration, DevSecOps pipelines, and open-source hypervisors
Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and government-secured OS baselines
Hands-on experience integrating with TAK, NGC2, MMC, and other Army C2 nodes
Deep knowledge of VMF, CoT, and MIL-STD-2525-D symbology
Understanding of MPMS (Mission Planning and Management Systems) and collaborative COP management
Skilled in incremental software delivery aligned with government-defined drops (e.g., MVP, Code Lock, 0.9)
Leadership in establishing architecture baselines, conducting design reviews, and managing interface compliance
Familiarity with RMF, ATO, Fortify, and FIPS 140-3 cybersecurity requirements
Prior experience with Army/RCCTO, Navy PMS-401, or USMC C2 modernization programs
US Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

Lead technical engagements with Government and prime contractor customers to understand their requirements and expectations
Support the customer in identification, planning, and management of their capability initiatives
Gain insight into future needs and scope growth opportunities
Serve as the company’s subject matter expert in US Army Ground Systems technical and operational domains, analyzing and summarizing mission needs across platforms
Support determination of product market position within the defense and national security sector, informing development of the product roadmap
Support the Growth organization in developing opportunity pipelines and capture strategies for specific pursuits
Develop and describe design approaches that can aid customer missions
Advise customers and business partners on the application of Parry Labs offerings to meet their emerging needs
Develop SOW/PWS requirements and corresponding technical estimates that are executable within product and organizational capabilities
Guide solution design based on original design approach, refined for project constraints
Support alignment of engineering, product management, growth, and delivery where conflicting
Balance meeting tailored customer needs while managing a common product baseline
Ensure technical approaches across programs and products align with customer requirements and expectations
Develop a delivery strategy aligned with customer feature set and timeline needs
Oversee project-specific customization of products to meet customer tailored needs
Maintain disciplined product governance through enforcement of organizational standards and other applicable engineering directives, policies, processes, and procedures
Support integration of our products into the customer’s environment, providing onsite technical guidance and troubleshooting
Support Technical Project Managers in identification, assessment, and mitigation of technical risks
Review, advise, and approve technical work products
Champion actions and initiatives that improve customer satisfaction
Other duties as assigned