Chief Engineer

Chief Engineer

The Chief Engineer (CE) leads, coordinates, and exercises technical program execution authority over Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) for planning, organizing, controlling, executing, integrating and installing, and closing out engineering content on a variety of programs related to enterprise systems and flight simulation. The position will work closely with senior level program engineering management.

• Responsible for managing large, complex project initiatives of strategic importance to the organization, ranging from small to large cross-functional teams.
• Coordinates with other CEs in the Product Line for execution of multiple programs using similar resources and technologies.
• Performs as the technical lead over the assigned engineering team on a program to include leading / participating in program peer & gate reviews, supporting program management reviews (PMRs), and coordinating technical activity amongst the program IPTs.
• Performs weekly / monthly Cost Account Management (CAM) reviews with IPTs and is responsible for technical, cost and schedule performance for the engineering content on a program.
• Communicates within and outside of the organization which includes customers or vendors.
• Receives engineering direction from, and is accountable to, a Directorate Chief Engineer (DCE), who has overall Program Engineering responsibility for successfully proposing, developing, and delivering Product Line solutions.
• Works consists of making significant improvements of processes, systems, solutions, or products to enhance performance of job area.
• Implement strategic goals established by leadership.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Sciences
• 8+ years of USG / DoD development program experience
• 3+ years of Engineering Lead experience in USG / DoD development programs
• 3+ years of Engineering on programs with cyber security requirements
• 3+ years of experience with engineering management, development, and tracking tools, collaboration tools, Earned Value Management (EVM), and schedule management

• Advanced Master's Degree in an engineering discipline
• 5+ years of experience within the training and simulation industry
• 3+ years of experience performing as liaison between program management, engineering management, and the technical disciplines involved in a project.
• 3+ years of experience performing as primary technical interface with USG / DoD customers.

Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.

• Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

• Works at job activities that require sitting, standing or walking for short periods throughout the day and focused visual concentration or focused listening
• Work is sometimes performed in an environment where irritants such as noise, temperature, and lighting variations may exist.
• Some time will be spent in a development lab and with occasional travel (10% of the time)

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to perform normal office duties (e.g. sitting for long periods at a desk)
• Must be able to travel CONUS / OCONUS via car and airplane
• Must be able to climb stairs to enter and exit a simulator

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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