Chief Engineer

Skip to main contentSign InChief Engineer page is loadedChief EngineerApplyremote typeIn officelocationsPlano, TXtime typeFull timeposted onPosted 30+ Days Agojob requisition idR0029693Join our team as a Chief Engineer and lead the charge in innovation and efficiency. Leverage cutting-edge technology and your unparalleled expertise to drive our projects beyond the boundaries of possibility. As a Chief Engineer you will play a pivotal role in providing technical leadership, guidance, and oversight throughout the product development lifecycle. You will be responsible for maintaining technical baselines, ensuring consistency across multiple programs, and providing input on technical investment needs and staffing forecasts. Additionally, you will review and approve proposals and provide operational guidance to project engineers.The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.Responsibilities:Technical LeadershipProvide technical guidance and oversight throughout the product lifecycle, from concept design to final release.Technical Baseline ManagementDevelop and maintain product line technical baselines that support multiple programs, ensuring consistency, continuity, and configuration control.Project OversightOversee and manage technology projects, ensuring alignment with business unit strategy and customer requirements.Proposal ReviewReview and approve proposal technical and cost volumes to ensure alignment with company standards and customer expectations.Operational GuidanceProvide operational guidance to Project Engineers, ensuring technical alignment and project goal achievement.Customer InterfaceInterface with customers to shape requirements and provide technical support during early pursuit phases.Technical ReviewsSupport program and technical reviews, providing guidance on technical solution synthesis.Qualifications You Must Have:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace, or a related field.14+ years of engineering experience with at least 8+ years in a leadership role.Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.Deep understanding of ELINT/ESM principles, architectures, and technologies, including RF system design, digital signal processing, and sensor integrationHands-on experience in system engineering lifecycle (requirements analysis, design, integration, verification, and validation) for ELINT/ESM productsExperience performing RF cascade analysis for complex RF systemsExperience analyzing threat databases used for ESM intelligence librariesExtensive knowledge of Radar parameter measurements and measurement techniquesExperience with hardware/software integration, real-time embedded systems, and C4ISR systemsKnowledge of relevant military standards and compliance (e.g., MIL-STD-461, 810, 704, 882Minimum 20+ years of systems engineering experience, with at least 10 years in Electronic Intelligence (ELINT), Electronic Support Measures (ESM), Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), or related defense electronic warfare fieldsAt least 5 years in engineering management at the director level or higher, leading multidisciplinary engineering teams in a defense or national security environmentProven track record of successfully delivering complex, mission-critical ELINT/ESM or SIGINT systems or products to government or defense customersThe ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is requiredDemonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing engineering teamsExperience in strategic planning, resource management, and budget oversight for large-scale engineering...