Chief Engineer - Sustainment & Production Programs

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation. As a prime integrator of manned and unmanned aircraft systems, IAS delivers innovative, high‑performance ISR and aviation solutions. Our end‑to‑end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4

ISR) capabilities span design, integration, testing, certification, training, and logistics support. We tailor solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements with an unrivaled record of on‑time and on‑budget deliveries. Learn more at

We are creating a new Chief Engineer position to support the growth of our business and expanding product lines. This role focuses on sustainment engineering, production oversight, and cross‑functional coordination. It is a unique opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute to existing and new engineering efforts while supporting production programs. The role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.

This position will also work closely with a partner Chief Engineer for the sister product line, collaborating to develop the strategic roadmap for a family of systems and products. Together, you will define the technical vision, develop architectures, and advance capabilities in areas such as software, sensing, and UAS defeat systems. This cross‑product line partnership will ensure alignment of engineering efforts, foster innovation, and deliver cohesive solutions to meet customer needs.

This is more than a typical Chief Engineer role. The position combines technical oversight, sustainment engineering, production management responsibilities, and strategic planning to meet the demands of our growing business and expanding product lines. Additionally, you will play a key role in shaping the strategic roadmap for a family of systems and products by collaborating with a partner Chief Engineer. Together, you will drive innovation and deliver integrated solutions in critical domains such as software, sensing, and UAS defeat systems.

• 1. Sustainment Engineering
  Support and sustain systems already fielded, ensuring continued performance and reliability.
  Develop and lead new initiatives for existing products, including reverse engineering and upgrades.
  Manage sustainment of products without OEM Engineering Data Packages (EDPs), creating innovative solutions to meet customer requirements.
  Conduct Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) analysis to identify, resolve, and prevent design‑related issues, ensuring robust and reliable engineering solutions.
• 2. Design & Manufacturing Support
  Provide expertise in design for manufacturing, reliability, cost, certification, supply chain, and assembly to ensure stakeholder involvement and increase design quality.
  Conduct cost‑benefit analyses and implement approaches to reduce serial production costs.
  Oversee and support production programs, ensuring seamless collaboration with operations and manufacturing teams.
  Provide technical oversight for specific designs, such as electronic warfare (EW) trailers and other mission‑critical systems.
• 3. Strategic Roadmap Development
  Collaborate with the partner Chief Engineer for the sister product line to define and execute the strategic roadmap for a family of systems and products.
  Develop and refine technical roadmaps and architectures for emerging capabilities in software, sensing, and UAS defeat domains, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and spanet trends.
  Foster innovation and consistency across product lines by leveraging shared technologies and best practices.
  Work jointly to identify opportunities for collaboration, IRAD investments, and future product development.
• 4. Project & Staff Management
  Develop engineering staffing plans and manage coordination across multiple business units.
  Act as a liaison between engineering, production, and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment across teams.
  Oversee vendor and technical subcontractor activities to ensure quality, schedule, and cost…