Technical Director

Archarithms•Huntsville, AL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a corporate Technical Director to lead the technical direction of our Command & Control (C2), fire control, and battle management portfolio. This position is responsible for setting architecture, elevating internal engineering talent, and serving as a trusted technical authority to customers. The role is focused on day-to-day technical work while emphasizing technical leadership, mentorship, and customer-facing credibility, with hands-on engagement in high-impact areas.

Requirements

Active Top Secret clearance
15+ years of experience in: Missile defense systems, Command & Control (C2), Fire control or battle management systems
Demonstrated experience in: System architecture and algorithm development, Modeling & simulation environments, End-to-end system delivery (concept through fielding), Software development
Proven ability to lead and mentor technical teams
Experience interfacing directly with DoD customers and/or prime contractors

Nice To Haves

Technical Fellow, Chief Engineer, or equivalent senior technical leader
Experience with: Sensor fusion, tracking, and targeting algorithms, AI/ML applications in defense systems, Planners, Battle Management, Sensor Resource Management, Fire Control
Existing relationships within the Huntsville defense community
PhD in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
Former hands-on algorithm developer who now operates at the system and architecture level
Able to mentor and scale a team, not just solve problems individually
Commands instant credibility with customers and primes
Comfortable balancing technical depth, leadership, and customer engagement

Responsibilities

Own and define system architecture across: Command & Control (C2), Fire control systems, Battle management and sensor resource management
Develop, review, guide, and approve algorithms
Establish technical direction for modeling, simulation, and real-time system integration
Step into critical technical challenges and high-risk problem areas as needed
Ensure technical quality, performance, and scalability across programs
Mentor and develop 2–4 high-potential engineers into senior algorithm and system leads
Establish and enforce: Algorithm development standards, Modeling and simulation approaches, Design and code review rigor
Build a repeatable, scalable “algorithm development pipeline”
Promote best practices across Agile development, testing, and integration
Strengthen the organization’s ability to deliver complex technical solutions without reliance on a single expert
Serve as the company’s senior technical representative in: Design reviews, Technical interchange meetings (TIMs), Program milestone discussions
Engage directly with customers including: Missile Defense Agency (MDA), U.S. Army programs, U.S. Navy programs, Prime contractors
Translate customer needs into executable technical strategies
Be the trusted authority customers rely on during complex or high-risk situations