Technical Director- Missiles

Hanwha Defense USA Inc•Arlington, VA

13h

About The Position

The Technical Director – Missiles will lead efforts to expand our presence in the U.S. defense missiles market, enabling advanced technology exchanges across U.S Department of War (DOW), industry, and research centers. As a U.S.-based defense company with the strength of a global parent organization, we are seeking a seasoned leader with deep expertise in DOW missile programs, weapon system architectures, technology roadmap development/execution, international technology transfer, and definition of research & development investment focus areas (with a balanced near- and far-term lens). The ideal candidate will bring proven experience within the Army and Navy community, and a strong network of relationships to position the company for long-term success in the U.S. defense ecosystem.

Requirements

15+ years of relevant experience in U.S. defense technology leadership role within missiles and/or munitions.
Deep familiarity with missile programs, research laboratories, and FFRDCs/UARCs.
In depth understanding of the U.S. government acquisition and contracting processes, including FAR/DFARS, IDIQs, OTAs, and SBIRs.
Strong, active network across the defense industry; ability to access decision-makers and influence requirements early in the acquisition lifecycle.
Prior military or civilian DOW service strongly preferred; experience working with or within DOW R&D or acquisition communities is a plus.
Must be able to obtain a SECRET level Security Clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related fields.
Advanced Degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent)
Expertise in the U.S. defense acquisition system and ability to navigate complex program requirements.
Strong business acumen and understanding of competitive dynamics in the defense sector.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to brief senior leaders across internal and external stakeholders.
Technically conversant in missile systems and able to articulate company capabilities to a range of audiences.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and advanced engineering tools to support design and analysis efforts (AFSIM, POST, TAOS, SIMULINK, Various CFD Tools, CAD Tools, etc.)

Responsibilities

Serve as the technology lead for U.S. missile programs, acting as the company’s primary interface with DOW engineering offices within OSW R&E, Army DEVCOM AvMC, Army PEO M&S, NSWC, NAWC, AFRL, AFLCMC, MDA, JHTO, and DIU.
Develop and execute technology roadmap for technology transfer, internal investment, or partner collaboration that aligns with company’s growth strategies.
Build, manage, and maintain a robust engagement plan with U.S. customer technology stakeholders.
Support strategic capture and proposal efforts with a focus on technical excellence and the delivery of affordable, rapid technologies to DOW.
Foster and maintain trusted relationships with key government technology decision-makers, primes and integrators to ensure the company maintains a robust performance of delivering credible, capable and trusted technologies and products.
Collaborate with internal functional teams (legal, compliance, program management, supply chain and finance) to execute programs with a focus on technical excellence.
Monitor and assess U.S defense trends as it relates to missile and weapon system technologies to inform the company’s strategic plan for the near- and far-term strategies.
Represent the company at relevant technical conferences, industry events, and customer meetings to promote capabilities and expand industry presence.
Provide regular briefings to senior leadership on technology roadmap status and technical risks associated to proposals and on-going programs.
Drive the maturing of the engineering lifecycle (from requirements to definition to product support and deployment), with a focus on agile risk management within the company’s processes and procedures.