Chief Engineer - AI Test & Evaluation (T&E)

Responsibilities

• Analyze standalone AI models, data engineering & UI subsystems, and live user workflows to architect an T&E system centered on operational outcomes.
• Pioneer methods to measure and enhance mission-level performance by complementing standard benchmarks with bespoke evaluations of user interaction, system reliability, and overall operational effectiveness.
• Serve as the definitive "Customer Relationship Owner," acting as a senior technical advisor and strategic partner to government customers. Lead the technical feedback loop with system developers, translating T&E findings into specific and actionable engineering recommendations.
• Drive program execution with the authority of a "triple threat" leader, seamlessly integrating technical direction, team development, and program management. Ensure your program's schedule, budget, and successful delivery while identifying and capturing new opportunities to expand our impact.
• Lead a multi-disciplinary team of top-tier engineers and scientists. Set the vision and clear roadblocks, fostering a culture of technical excellence and intellectual curiosity that allows brilliant people to do their best work.

Requirements

• US Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance. Active Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI is preferred.
• A master's degree or PhD in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience leading advanced R&D programs.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in R&D, with a focus on AI/ML and Test & Evaluation.
• Proven leadership skills, with a track record of successfully managing high-performing technical teams.
• Deep understanding of software development principles, methods, and tools.
• Proven experience in business development and program capture within the DoD or IC, including leading technical volumes for proposals and shaping customer requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to absorb complex technical information quickly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly and persuasively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits

• MORSE Corp’s salary range for this role carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated.
• Total compensation may also include bonus, stock, 401(k) match, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year.

Pay

$120,000 USD - $250,000 USD

Schedule

Not specified