Senior Director, IR&D and Labs; Dir Engineering

Senior Director, IR&D and Labs

HII Mission Technologies is seeking an accomplished technology leader to serve as Senior Director, IR&D and Labs. This executive-level position will drive innovation and technology development across the division through strategic leadership of Internal Research & Development (IR&D) initiatives, technology roadmap development, and coordination of innovation laboratory activities.

• Technology Roadmap Development & Management:
  • Lead technology roadmap development and consolidation across division portfolios aligned with product roadmaps
  • Identify key technologies and capability gaps
  • Drive knowledge sharing and ensure common cross‑division technical approaches
  • Conduct executive‑level and senior leadership briefings on technology strategy, roadmap progress, and investment priorities
• IR&D Budget & Portfolio Oversight:
  • Plan, prioritize, and oversee division‑wide investment in technology capabilities
  • Coordinate, track, and report on IR&D projects across the division's business units
  • Conduct executive‑level and senior leadership briefings on IR&D status and budget
• Innovation Lab Coordination:
  • Coordinate and enable innovation laboratory capabilities supporting technology development, maturation and demonstration
  • Identify capability gaps and align lab resources across the division
• Systems Engineering Leadership:
  • Provide technical expertise and leadership across the division in Systems Engineering
  • Establish systems engineering best practices and tools, and lead engineers in using them
  • Drive engineering excellence in execution across multiple technology domains

• 10 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelor’s in related field; 8 years relevant progressive experience with Master’s in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 14 years relevant progressive experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science, MS or PhD a plus
• 10+ years of progressive experience (8 with a master's degree) in defense technology development and R&D leadership
• Demonstrated success in rapid prototyping, technology transition, and fielding accelerated capabilities
• Deep expertise in one or more domains: radar systems, EW, RF technologies, UxS, C‑UxS, advanced sensors, algorithm development, advanced autonomous systems, modeling and simulation
• Experience with DoD RDT&E guidelines, policies, and acquisition processes
• Track record of successful cross‑functional collaboration and stakeholder alignment
• Experience with technology roadmap development and technology maturation strategies
• Leadership & Communication:
  • Exceptional executive presence with proven ability to brief senior leadership and customers
  • Strong strategic thinking and business acumen
  • Excellence in technical communication, both written and oral
• Secret level security clearance, with ability to obtain and maintain a TS‑SCI level clearance.

• Competitive medical, dental and vision plan choices
• Wellness resources
• Employee assistance programs
• 401(k) savings plan options
• Financial planning tools and life insurance
• Employee discounts
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.