Chief Engineer - Long Range Effects - Technical Leadership and Innovation in Aerospace and National Security
Join the Team: Chief Engineer - Long Range Effects
SNC is actively seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Engineer to lead our Long Range Effects (LRE) product line. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in shaping the direction of our engineering and technology portfolio, providing expert consultation and guidance for complex technical designs, and leading a team of engineering personnel. If you are passionate about innovation, technical leadership, and making a difference in national security, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
About SNC and Our Industry
SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security, committed to moving the American Dream forward. We are known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. Our company provides leading-edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation's most critical security needs. With a focus on Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR), Aviation, and Security (IAS), we design, integrate, test, and deliver innovative solutions for manned and unmanned aircraft systems.
Our Mission and Values
At SNC, we are driven by a mission to provide leading-edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation's most critical security needs. We value innovation, agility, and teamwork, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination. Our goal is to make a positive impact on the world and to provide opportunities for our employees to grow and develop their careers.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Chief Engineer with a strong technical background and experience in leading engineering teams. As a Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for managing the technical execution of current programs, developing technical road maps that align with the product line growth strategy, and providing expert consultation and guidance for complex technical designs. You will lead an energetic team of engineering personnel and have regular engagements with the executive program team and the business development team to help formulate and execute a growth strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead SNC's effort to identify, develop, and maintain a technical road map in the Long Range Effects area
- Build and maintain customer technical relationships with key customer representatives and several major suppliers
- Assist in building the team, including hiring and managing several direct reports
- Work with engineering managers and functional engineering leads to recruit, hire, train, and support the engineering team as they execute program design and production activities
- Support SNC's engagement with multiple DoD acquisition offices, including USAF, Navy, and OSD
- Develop and deliver competitive technical solutions for DoD customers
- Provide expert consultation and guidance for difficult and complex technical designs
- Lead an energetic team of engineering personnel and have regular engagements with the executive program team and the business development team
Requirements
Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field
- Typically 14 or more years of relevant technical experience
- Thorough understanding of all phases of design lifecycle management, including requirements, design, integration, test, and sustainment
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of industry best practices and techniques for program management, science, and engineering programs
- Possess advanced technical knowledge and experience
- Working knowledge of industry trends and historical context
- Demonstrated ability to work with senior business and government leaders and to provide leadership within the workplace
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, including the ability to clearly express technical concepts in verbal and written forms
- Ability to tailor conversations to adapt to technical vs. non-technical audiences
- Prior experience developing and maintaining product line technical baselines that support multiple programs, ensuring consistency, continuity, and configuration control
- Experience developing technical proposals and cost volumes
- Ability to support program and technical reviews, and provide guidance to staff on technical solution synthesis
- Familiarity and awareness of emerging technologies relevant to business unit growth through customer engagement and attendance at industry-related conferences
- Ability to ensure alignment between business unit pursuits & programs, strategic campaigns, focused capture efforts, and BA level Technology Leadership
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field of study
- DoD or industry experience in USAF or DoD weapon systems and/or UAS development, testing, and operations
- Functional Management experience (people, processes, and tools), including experience hiring, training, and mentoring technical teams
- Superb presentation skills with presentation experience to senior decision-making and technical audiences
- Experience across all phases of the program life cycle, from capture through design, implementation, and test, production, and operation and maintenance
- Extensive experience developing technology and IRaD (Research and Development) road maps, and seeing them through to completion
- Ability to establish a centralized, coordinating body for program concerns, recommendations, and issues
- Experience with ensuring compliance with ISO 9001:2000 Policies and Processes
- Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense (Civilian), NASA/Civil, or commercial space and/or US Military, with an understanding of defense, aerospace, intelligence, and adjacent markets
Security Clearance
This position requires a current/active Top Secret with SCI eligibility U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment.
Compensation and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary range of $221,505.94 - $304,570.67, depending on experience and qualifications. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Annual incentive pay based on performance
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
- Life insurance
- 3 weeks paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Why Join SNC?
At SNC, we offer a dynamic and supportive work environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and growth. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing opportunities for professional development and career advancement. As a Chief Engineer at SNC, you will have the opportunity to:
- Lead a team of engineering personnel and make a significant impact on our company's growth and success
- Work on cutting-edge projects and technologies that support national security
- Collaborate with senior business and government leaders to shape the direction of our engineering and technology portfolio
- Develop and deliver competitive technical solutions for DoD customers
- Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary
How to Apply
If you are a motivated and experienced engineer looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to [insert contact information]. We look forward to hearing from you!