Director of Engineering - Defense Electronics

About the role

The Director of Engineering leads and grows a high-impact, agile engineering team responsible for delivering mission-critical systems for defense and aerospace customers. Key responsibilities include driving technical execution, guiding and mentoring development teams, ensuring methodical testing design and implementation, and representing the engineering team's success.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage five unique engineering teams: Prototyping, System Design & Integration, Hardware Design, Test Design, and Product Debug / Support
• Mentor, manage, and lead across multiple levels, including coaching engineers & managers
• Coordinate with engineering and technology leadership within Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions to deliver solutions to meet customer needs
• Manage existing and develop new partnerships with technology vendors
• Provide normal development scheduling, budgets, and workload management
• Integrate closely and regularly with Director of Operations and Director of Program Management to balance priorities, schedules, and budgets across multiple efforts
• Champion and lead (when necessary) Root Cause and Correct Action (RCCA) activities
• Provide technical insight and guidance as background and skills allow

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in a Director level position with demonstrated track record of success
• 15+ years’ experience in a solution design organization of a Defense Electronics technology company with increasing responsibility
• Technical degree is required
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) solutions
• Experience with electrical design fundamentals from Schematic to Board Fabrication
• Experience with mechanical design fundamentals for an environmentally rugged environment, including thermal design
• Experience with general software architecture
• Experience with environmental and electromagnetic qualification testing
• Experience in a low to moderate volume, final assembly, manufacturing environment
• Ability to collaborate with vendors/suppliers
• Ability to direct/work with/motivate a highly technical staff, achieving outstanding performance
• Ability to crisply and quickly communicate (verbal and written) technical concepts, status, and capabilities to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Balancing multiple priorities, while maintaining consistent task direction to the organizations staff so they can be effective in execution
• Established track record of leadership of a technical organization
• Accuracy and attention to detail is a must
• Ability to self-organize workloads and manage all deadlines
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance of Secret level

Qualifications

• Proven track record of developing an engineering organization that develops innovative products with very high quality
• Absorbable to attract and retain talent
• Successful staff development (mentoring, coaching, and training)

Skills

• Technical degree is required
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) solutions
• Experience with electrical design fundamentals from Schematic to Board Fabrication
• Experience with mechanical design fundamentals for an environmentally rugged environment, including thermal design
• Experience with general software architecture
• Experience with environmental and electromagnetic qualification testing
• Experience in a low to moderate volume, final assembly, manufacturing environment
• Ability to collaborate with vendors/suppliers
• Ability to direct/work with/motivate a highly technical staff, achieving outstanding performance
• Ability to crisply and quickly communicate (verbal and written) technical concepts, status, and capabilities to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Balancing multiple priorities, while maintaining consistent task direction to the organizations staff so they can be effective in execution
• Established track record of leadership of a technical organization
• Accuracy and attention to detail is a must
• Ability to self-organize workloads and manage all deadlines
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance of Secret level

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Competitive Pay
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Pay

$200,000 - $230,000 plus bonus

Schedule

Full-time