Cybersecurity Chief Engineer

Cybersecurity Chief Engineer

Department: MERC

Primary Job Posting

Location:

Warner Robins, GA

Mercer Engineering Research Center (MERC), a research institute of Mercer University, provides high‑quality engineering, scientific, and technical support services to both government and private industry customers. The role is responsible for the execution of all contractual efforts, including design, development, prototyping, production, and operation as applicable. The engineer sets the example for and mentors all technical leads and contract personnel, performing all duties under the supervision of the respective technical director.

• Track technical status and report issues with recommended solutions to the technical director.
• Support technical leads and provide cybersecurity technical leadership on all cybersecurity product area contracts.
• Serve as a cybersecurity subject matter expert.
• Monitor and report technical status of contracts, providing solutions to the technical director.
• Serve as technical lead on contracts when required.
• Identify, hire, train, and equip technical resources; ensure depth of staffing and define qualifications.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance of engineering artifacts with MERC standards; review quality, document lessons learned, and authorize deliverables.
• Lead business development efforts with DoD and commercial customers; maintain communication with senior leadership on program status and challenges.
• Act as primary customer liaison within the technical area and across MERC.
• Serve as capture manager for contract opportunities; lead proposal teams with Acquisition Strategy and Business Development leaders.
• Recommend training for new employees in the technical area.
• Justify budgets and resource allocations; provide capital investment requirements.
• Safeguard proprietary and competition‑sensitive information.

• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain DoD security clearance.
• Ph.D. in a relevant engineering field with 10 years of experience; OR Master’s with 12 years; OR Bachelor’s with 13 years.
• Leadership experience: 11 years with an advanced degree, 13 years with an undergraduate degree.
• Broad industry experience (aerospace, electrical, software, environmental, biomedical, mechanical, systems engineering).
• Proven ability to lead diverse technical teams.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles, analysis, testing, and design.
• Exceptional organizational and time‑management skills with strong attention to detail.
• Effective collaboration across engineering, technical, business development, operations, and client interfaces.
• Expertise in budgeting, cost management, and resource allocation.
• Skilled in reporting, program evaluation, and troubleshooting.
• Capable of business development activities including customer engagement, estimating, scheduling, and proposal development.

MERC is a non‑profit research institute of Mercer University and offers a generous benefits package, including health and dental insurance, retirement contributions, tuition reimbursement, vacation and sick leave accrual, and holiday pay. The research center employs over 200 engineers, scientists, professors, and support staff, providing sustainable research solutions to government agencies, the Department of Defense, and commercial customers worldwide. The location offers excellent healthcare, schools, and a vibrant cultural scene.

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40
Job Family: Staff MERC Exempt

EEO/Veteran/Disability

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