Associate Director , Advanced System Tools - Program Chief (Onsite)

About the role

This position is for a highly experienced and motivated Program Chief (Associate Director) that will be involved in the proposal, architecture, design, implementation, verification, and integration of a wide variety of next generation software and system development kits, specifically Virtual System Test Rigs. As an engineering lead in this organization, you will be employing best practice design methodologies and utilizing emerging technologies to pioneer a new product line from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority for assigned products, programs, or customer portfolios, providing engineering leadership and technical direction.
• Lead cross-functional engineering teams to develop, integrate, and deliver innovative, high-quality solutions.
• Drive program execution by managing technical plans, schedules, budgets, risks, and overall engineering performance.
• Lead technical contributions to proposals, business plans, statements of work, and customer deliverables.
• Oversee product design, development, integration, verification, validation, and certification activities.
• Resolve complex technical challenges and coordinate resources to ensure successful program execution.
• Partner with customers, suppliers, and program leadership to align technical solutions with business objectives and contractual commitments.

Requirements

• You must have a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Experience with avionics and test system architecture.
• Experience leading technical projects including customer interaction and briefing executive leadership.
• Experience with leading DO-178B/C DAL A certification activities for software development.
• Experience with interfacing with the wide spectrum of individual contributors to program management and customers.

Qualifications

• Virtual/Host Test Rig Development.
• Experience with DO-330 Tool Certification.
• Experience with military & commercial program procurement, execution, and support (Life Cycle Management).
• Experience with design and development of Flight Management Systems, Flight Displays, Comm/Nav/Surveillance and/or Networking Software (System of Systems).

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy (pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection)
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
And more!