Director of Engineering C5ISR

Advanced Technology Systems Corporation (ATSC) is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense and homeland security markets. With facilities in McLean Va. and Gilbert AZ, ATSC is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. ATSC is a global high technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications.

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The Director of Engineering C5

ISR Technology and Programs reports to the Vice President of Engineering and will provide direct leadership within the engineering department to deliver products and services to satisfy customer and business needs, including traditional C5

ISR systems, networking systems for advanced capabilities, C2 Command Centers and Mobile Command Posts. The Director will have responsibility for development of products and solutions within the C5SR technology area, leadership of R&D activities in these technologies, technical interaction with customers and industry partners, and close collaboration with business and program personnel to achieve business objectives. The Director of Engineering will have responsibility for staffing, hiring, skill development and performance management of the C5

ISR engineering team, working with peers across ATSC engineering to successfully execute programs.

• Director is responsible for execution of programs in the C5
  
  ISR technology area. The C5
  
  ISR team will provide technical and project leadership, including expertise in this technology area, and work with peers across engineering for additional skills and resources.
• Director is responsible for understanding current and future technology trends in this area and positioning the ATSC team to be competitive.
• Director will lead engagement with technical customer organizations and work to establish working relationships and joint projects with appropriate government organizations and/or labs. Director will work with the Executive/BD office to establish and execute R&D projects needed to advance technology and products in this area.
• Director is responsible for assessing current and upcoming program needs for C5
  
  ISR engineering and acting to staff programs with qualified resources, including internal or external resources as appropriate. Responsible for supporting new business development by providing staff and leadership to propose innovative solutions to meet our customer and business objectives, developing proposal cost, schedule and technical baselines to support winning proposals, and positioning organization to execute successfully upon contract win.
• Director has responsibility for workforce development, training and management to meet program and business needs. This should include training and development of existing workforce, hiring of additional resources, working with peers across the organization to leverage other resources within ATSC, and working with appropriate 3rd party organizations when necessary to augment ATSC staff.
• The Director is expected to demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills and have the ability to work well with people at all levels.
• The Director is required to maintain robust relationships with the business unit peers and engineering functional management as well as with appropriate counter parts in affiliate companies and key subcontractors and partners.
• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members
• Fosters an environment where employees are valued and cost effectiveness and efficiency is rewarded.
• Clearly explains project assignments, expectations, priorities, and follows up to ensure they are met.
• Effective communication skills to work across functional and business unit teams to listen, understand, negotiate and explain as necessary to foster collaborative and positive outcomes.
• Delegates tasks as appropriate.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or relevant technical discipline required with advanced technical degree(s) preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant product development experience (Military products preferred).PMP certification preferred
• Earned Value Management experience preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Ability to implement departmental strategic goals and monitor their progress.
• Provide thorough, accurate information to answer customers’ questions and to meet commitment times or performance guarantees.
• Actively look for ways to help customers by identifying and proposing appropriate solutions and/or services, adjusting services based on customer feedback.
• An understanding of how to direct programs & projects in close partnership with program leadership, manufacturing and supply chain management.
• Understand quality systems and can drive in quality work.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Advanced computer skills that include using electronic…