Engineering Technology Leader – Jacksonville, FL

Position: Engineering Technology Leader – Jacksonville, FL (Full-Time)

Engineering Technology Leader – Jacksonville, FL (Full-Time)

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Position Description, Highlights, and Activities

ES3 is seeking a high‑ranking executive who will be responsible for establishing, growing, and overseeing technology development efforts at the new ES3 Jacksonville, Florida enterprise—a 23,000‑square‑foot RDT&E center focused on aerospace, defense, and other heavy industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify technology areas to pursue along with products and services to develop based on commercial and military end‑user needs and requirements.
• Seek out funding sources for engineering teams to secure commercial, military, and government grants.
• Attend conferences and trade shows to keep a pulse on industry needs and developing technologies while presenting ES3 capabilities and accomplishments.
• Guide RDT&E efforts to ensure the developing technologies meet evolving industry requirements.
• Ensure proper staffing is identified and retained to support technical operations.
• Promote a work culture that is pleasant, productive, respectful, and responsive.
• Promote a work ethic that adheres to the highest standards for technical honesty and excellence.
• Ensure day‑to‑day operations align to strategic plans.
• Mentor young engineers, scientists, and technicians to be thoughtful, thorough, creative, and effective.
• Nurture a good working relationship with ES3’s other facilities across the U.S.
• Bring ideas and expertise that can help us grow and improve.
• The Engineering Technology Leader reports to the ES3 Director of Southeast Operations in Warner Robins, Georgia.

Candidate Skills & Capabilities

• Exceptional communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation.
• Personable and with the highest integrity, earning trust of customers, team members, and suppliers.
• Ability to motivate and inspire excellence in a community of engineers, scientists, and technicians.
• Ability to develop strategic goals and facilitate engineering teams to secure projects supporting those goals.
• Ability to develop effective program plans, oversee their execution, and achieve programmatic and long‑range goals.
• Flexibility to pivot when priorities change.
• Respectful of confidential and sensitive information.
• Well‑organized regarding work, communication, and schedules.
• Dependable, reliable, and pleasant to work with.

Education & Work Experience Requirements

• B.S., M.S., and/or Ph.D. in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, structural engineering, or material science.
• World‑class technical and personal reputation in RDT&E for the aerospace and defense industry.

Other Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Required to participate in a background investigation and obtain a U.S. Government security clearance as required.
• Travel: minimum‑to‑moderate travel (2–3 days per month) to ES3 facilities, customers, subcontractors, conferences, and trade shows.

Flexible Work Environment

The position can be performed both virtually and in person; the candidate must be adaptable to a hybrid model, seamlessly transitioning between remote work and on‑site presence as necessary.

Compensation And Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Reimbursement Account.
• Health Savings Account.
• Paid‑Time‑Off accrual and holiday pay.
• Matching 401(k) plan with up to 6% bi‑weekly employer match and up to 2% annual profit share.

EEO Statement

ES3 is committed to hiring the best applicant regardless of gender, religion, race, veteran status, or disability.

Application Process

To apply , please use the Click‑here‑to‑apply link following the position description. If you are unable to use the link, contact  for accommodations.

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