VP of Engineering - Jupiter, FL

• Leadership role overseeing full-lifecycle development of complex systems.
• Build and scale a multidisciplinary engineering organization.

About Our Client

A rapidly scaling technology company developing next-generation, compact, high-performance systems used in mission-critical environments. The organization operates within a highly regulated sector requiring rigorous quality, safety, and engineering discipline.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a long-term engineering roadmap aligned with corporate strategy
• Provide technical leadership and serve as an advisor to senior executives and external stakeholders
• Oversee multidisciplinary engineering teams responsible for design, analysis, integration, and testing
• Lead systems engineering processes, risk identification, and mitigation strategies
• Ensure regulatory compliance, safety documentation, and quality assurance standards
• Drive design-for-manufacturing initiatives and support transition from prototype to production
• Partner with Operations, Compliance, and Executive teams on organizational planning and execution
• Build, mentor, and scale a world-class engineering organization
• Lead technical engagement with strategic partners, regulatory bodies, and external collaborators

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (advanced degree preferred)
• 15+ years of progressive engineering leadership within regulated, high-complexity hardware environments
• Experience managing large, multidisciplinary engineering teams (50+ people)
• Proven track record leading products from concept through commercialization
• Strong foundation in safety-critical engineering and regulated compliance frameworks
• Executive-level communication skills with the ability to translate technical strategy into business impact
• Experience in growth-stage or innovation-driven organizations is a strong plus
• Eligibility for government-related clearances is beneficial but not required

What's on Offer

What's To

Offer:

A comprehensive executive compensation package including competitive base salary, performance incentives, long-term equity participation, full benefits, and the opportunity to lead the technical organization of a fast-growing, mission-driven technology company.

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Josephine Belcher

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