Chief Engineer

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• Translating customer requirements into system architectures, specifications, and Interface Control Documents (ICDs). Skilled in requirements flow‑down, risk assessment, and configuration management.
• Leading integration of new capabilities across avionics, sensors, RF data links, GPS navigation, and propulsion systems. Ensuring performance, schedule, and cost targets are met.
• Experienced in project planning, resource estimation, and cost analysis. Contributor to successful proposal designs, technical responses, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
• Partnering with electrical, software, mechanical, and systems engineers to define architectures and integration details. Coordinating with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and senior leadership to align priorities.
• Guiding engineering teams, developing talent, and fostering technical excellence. Proven ability to troubleshoot complex issues and drive resolution with subject matter experts.
• Consulting with program managers and end customers to shape product requirements. Skilled in preparing and delivering technical briefings, design reviews, and proposal presentations.
• Direct expertise in avionics, SIGINT technologies, EO/IR optics, RF communications, GPS systems (DGPS, SAASM, M‑Code), and propulsion systems. Familiar with OCONUS military operations and defense industry standards.

• Aerospace & Defense (UAVs, military aviation)
• Aviation propulsion (internal combustion & electric motors)
• OCONUS military operations

• Bachelor’s in STEM
• Master’s in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or Systems Engineering (preferred)

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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