Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) Test Equipment Chief Engineer

About the role

The Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) program is seeking a Test Equipment Chief Engineer. This role is responsible for the technical rigor and coordination across functions within the program to ensure successful execution of over $100M of backlog currently on contract.

Responsibilities

• Chair Engineering Review, Configuration Control and Failure Review Boards.
• Provide technical leadership of all Production and Sustainment engineering activities focused on providing fast and technically viable resolution paths for supplier and factory issues.
• Provide influence and decision making to achieve a balanced technical solution which satisfies the customer’s needs and provides positive financial impact to the business.
• Establish and reinforce the program’s technical organizational structure, risk posture, strategy, and execution plans.
• Communicate across functions and with the technical leads and LSE Industrial Partner and supplier technical oversight and technical engagement and collaboration with customer TechRep.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Experience managing resources with multi-million-dollar annual budgets.
• Experience in leading technical teams in support of production, and US Government customer interface.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: Test System Design, Test Hardware or Test Software development spanning multiple disciplines.
• The ability to travel 10-20%.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs.
• Equal Opportunity Employer.