Director of Engineering, C5ISR - Top Secret Clearance Eligible

Director Of Engineering - C5

ISR

Our client, a federal contractor supporting the U.S. Department of War (DoW) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is seeking an experienced Director of Engineering – C5

ISR to lead engineering operations, technical program execution, and workforce development across advanced Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5

ISR) programs.

This role is heavily focused on engineering execution and technical program delivery. The ideal candidate will combine hands-on technical leadership with the ability to lead engineering teams supporting autonomous systems, surveillance technologies, mission systems integration, and ATR/AITR capabilities in support of national security objectives.

The Director of Engineering will collaborate closely with executive leadership, program management, business development, and government stakeholders to ensure successful execution of engineering initiatives while advancing innovation, operational excellence, and organizational growth.

The role emphasizes systems solutions that involve sensor integration, secure communication networks, command and control (C2), hybrid power generation systems for deployment of border/perimeter security and surveillance systems in locations that range from urban to austere environments. Additionally, the applications include Counter-UAS Detect, Track, Identify, and Defeat systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead execution of engineering and technical initiatives within the C5
  
  ISR technology domain.
• Manage engineering teams responsible for the development, integration, testing, and sustainment of defense-related systems and technologies.
• Provide direct technical leadership across autonomous systems, surveillance technologies, mission systems, and ATR/AITR solutions.
• Drive technical strategy and innovation by identifying emerging technologies, mission requirements, and market trends relevant to C5
  
  ISR programs.
• Support engineering execution across programs involving DHS and DoW mission environments.
• Collaborate with government customers, laboratories, subcontractors, and industry partners to establish technical relationships and support mission objectives.
• Support proposal development, capture activities, technical solution development, staffing strategies, and cost/schedule planning for new business opportunities.
• Ensure engineering processes align with quality, cybersecurity, and compliance standards applicable to federal defense contractors.
• Develop and manage engineering staffing plans, workforce development initiatives, and employee performance management activities.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, program management, and executive leadership teams to ensure successful program delivery and operational efficiency.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement across engineering teams.
• Operate autonomously as a technical and organizational leader capable of driving engineering execution with minimal oversight.