The SIGINT Mission Chief Engineer (MCE) serves as the principal technical authority, responsible for leading a cross-functional team and ensuring the delivery of solutions that meet customer requirements while adhering to organizational standards and strategic objectives. This senior leadership role demands exceptional technical expertise, business acumen, and interpersonal skills. The MCE must possess a deep understanding of the Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (TCPED) chain and its underlying technologies, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders. A high degree of emotional intelligence (EQ) is essential, as the MCE must be able to empower team members, foster a culture of excellence, and optimize individual and team performance to achieve mission objectives.