Chief Engineer of Modernization - Remote | WFH

Job Overview

Join us in leading transformative initiatives that redefine Test and Evaluation (T&E) within the Department of Defense (DoD). As the Modernization Chief Engineer, you will spearhead cutting-edge modernization efforts, integrating advanced technologies including AI/ML, digital engineering, and Agile DevSecOps. Your leadership will foster collaboration across military services, industry, and academia, shaping the future of defense testing paradigms.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee a modernization team responsible for 22 key initiatives executed by Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs).
• Formulate and manage modernization policies, guidance, and legislative frameworks to enhance engineering and T&E methodologies.
• Devise innovative technical solutions to complex challenges faced by the DoD.
• Cultivate a community of practice among essential stakeholders, including government entities, industry experts, and academic institutions.
• Ensure cohesive alignment among Systems Engineering, Operational Test and Evaluation, and Test Resource Management strategies.
• Direct major technical projects employing formal engineering principles and rigorous quality control protocols.
• Pioneer unique methodologies for evaluating technology, risk, performance, and capabilities.
• Orchestrate and coordinate project activities across multidisciplinary teams.
  
  

Required Skills

• Exceptional ability to drive innovation and implement progressive solutions.
• Strategic foresight with a talent for aligning stakeholders and advancing organizational objectives.
• Expertise in process optimization and enhancing operational efficiency.
• Demonstrated history of setting ambitious goals and achieving substantial results.
  
  

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in an engineering discipline or a related field.
• Over 20 years of experience in engineering and technical leadership roles.
  
  

Security Clearance

• An Active Secret clearance is required, with the capability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
  
  

Career Growth Opportunities

• We offer a supportive environment that prioritizes continuous learning and professional development, empowering you to reach your career aspirations.
  
  

Why Join Us?

Be part of an organization where your expertise is appreciated and rewarded with a competitive salary and performance bonuses. Engage in impactful work that places you at the forefront of engineering innovation, contributing to national security initiatives.

Employment Type: Full-Time