Chief Engineer/Operations Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the RTS Instrumentation Chief Engineer and Operations Manager working within a research and development as well as operational environment.
• Lead the development, execution, and maintenance of ROSIE Instrumentation I&M and O&M plans in alignment with contractual objectives.
• Ensure the operational performance baseline is maintained through adherence to approved configuration control and change management procedures.
• Develop and manage engineering efforts, labor estimates, cost projections, and risk assessments relative to ROSIE instrumentation systems.
• Oversee and track the execution and completion of instrumentation-related Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and deliverables to ensure completion within budget and aligned scheduling.
• Establish and supervise performance measurement systems, analyze performance metrics, and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate closely with leadership and government counterparts to define strategies, address challenges, and ensure achievement of project objectives.
• Provide technical guidance for radar, telemetry, and optical systems operations and maintenance to support ROSIE missions.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in Engineering or a scientific discipline, or a Ph.D. in a related field with three years waived from the experience requirement.
• 15 years of progressively complex experience in engineering or a related scientific discipline, with a background in project and operations management in ballistic missile test mission planning or similar technical fields.
• Demonstrated familiarity with radar, telemetry, and/or optics concepts and operations is required.
• Prominent ability to lead multi-disciplined technical teams and manage complex engineering projects.
• Exceptional ability to analyze technical challenges, forecast solutions, and execute long-term strategies in high-pressure environments.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Must have an active Secret clearance at time of application and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.