Chief Engineer

About the role

The Chief Engineer will oversee all systems engineering and design activities required to engineer and implement the WDP System. This person will prepare, maintain, and execute the System Engineering Plan (SEP), which governs all architecture and engineering aspects of the program. This person will coordinate between various engineering teams, translate customer requirements into system designs, and represent the engineering team in the Engineering Control Board (ECB) to support major program milestones and decisions. This person will establish engineering standards and best practices for the program, lead technical reviews to assess design progress, and ensure integration of all system components. This person will analyze system performance metrics and recommend improvements, manage technical risks throughout the system lifecycle, and collaborate with program management to align technical solutions with program objectives. This person will mentor junior engineers and foster knowledge sharing across engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain, and execute the System Engineering Plan (SEP)
• Coordinate between various engineering teams
• Translate customer requirements into system designs
• Represent the engineering team in the Engineering Control Board (ECB)
• Establish engineering standards and best practices for the program
• Lead technical reviews to assess design progress
• Ensure integration of all system components
• Analyze system performance metrics and recommend improvements
• Manage technical risks throughout the system lifecycle
• Collaborate with program management to align technical solutions with program objectives
• Mentor junior engineers and foster knowledge sharing across engineering disciplines

Requirements

• SECRET Security Clearance Required
• CSSLP, GCLD, or GSEC certification (for Junior/Journeyman levels)
• FITSP-D, GCSA, GISF, or SSCP certification (for Senior level)
• Good communication skills, self-starter mindset
• Professional proficiency in English is required
• Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Experience levels

• Junior: 0 – 3 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
• Journeyman: 4 – 7 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
• Senior: 8+ years of experience + Bachelor's Degree

Work environment

Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone and printers) and/or occasional loud noise (airfield, large equipment). Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

Physical demands

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear. Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel

Up to 10% / Occasional travel.

Benefits

• Employer Contributions to Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) with a generous matching program
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

Salary at Avalore is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. Salary estimates for this job range from $97,000 – $181,000.