Consulting Chief Engineer

Description

The Baltimore and Partnered Sites division of the company's Mission Systems Engineering and Sciences group is hiring a Consulting Chief Engineer for a program in Baltimore, Maryland. The role is full time and on site.

The engineering group is building systems that have been used in aviation, stealth aircraft and space, and the team works on work that is expected to last for decades.

Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance is required before the start date, and the clearance type is Secret. Travel is 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Set the technical direction for all engineering on the program, from design and development through implementation, testing and delivery to the customer.
• Act as the technical authority for the program and chair the Technical Review Board.
• Serve as the main technical contact for the customer and give clear engineering guidance.
• Act as the link between the engineering team and program management, manufacturing, operations, customers and other functions.
• Lead the technical content for system design reviews, including SRR, SFR, PDR, CDR, SVR and TRR, and set their entry and exit criteria.
• Make sure the technical plan is built into the Integrated Master Schedule.
• Keep technical quality and performance high across all engineering work on the program.
• Make sure the program follows sound engineering processes in development, production, test and sustainment, in line with company policies and quality standards.
• Lead process development, continuous improvement and affordability work within the program.
• Settle engineering conflicts with the Product Team Leads, stepping in to arbitrate where needed.
• Support the program manager by identifying and owning risks to system performance, and help manage risks and opportunities.
• Collect and supply the engineering performance data needed for program reporting.
• Carry out any program-specific duties assigned by engineering functions or program management.
• Coordinate with the System Architect, SEIT Lead, Product Team Leads, program manager and customer to keep the technical baseline sound and workable.
• Drive alignment across the program's systems engineering team and other engineering disciplines.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree with 16+ years of experience, a master's degree with 14+ years, or a PhD with 12+ years, in science, technology, engineering, mathematics or a related technical field. An extra 4 years of experience may be considered in place of a degree.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• A current, active U.S. Government Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
• Experience leading Integrated Product Team (IPT) work, setting technical direction and building collaboration across functions.
• Extensive systems engineering, integration and test (SEIT) background with a record of delivering programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain technical ideas to varied audiences.
• Preferred: an advanced degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics or a related field.
• Preferred: an active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance or higher.
• Preferred: experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) running Earned Value Management System (EVMS) projects.
• Preferred: domain expertise in defense sensor systems.
• Preferred: experience directing engineering across many areas of a program, from design through delivery to the customer.
• Preferred: experience working with external subcontractors, primes and/or suppliers.

Conditions

This role is full time and on site in Baltimore, Maryland.

Travel is 10% of the time.

The position depends on contract award, transfer of an active U.S. Government Secret clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access.

The salary range is $202,500.00 to $303,700.00. Final base pay depends on the scope of the role and the candidate's experience, education, skills and market conditions.

The application window is estimated at 20 days from the posting date and may close earlier or later depending on business needs and candidate availability.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds.

Benefits

• Health plan, savings plan and paid time off.
• Education assistance, training and development.
• A 9/80 work schedule where available.
• Depending on the role, possible overtime, shift differential and a discretionary annual bonus. Vice President and Director roles may also be eligible for long-term incentives.
• Health and life and disability insurance, company paid holidays and PTO for vacation and personal business.