Chief Engineer, Software

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Job Title:

Chief Engineer, Software Department:

MERCCollege/Division:

Mercer Engineering Research Center Primary Job Posting

Location:

Warner Robins, GA Job Details:

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. MERC is currently recruiting for a Chief Engineer, Software for its Software and Cyber Directorate. The Chief Engineer will be responsible for the execution of all contractual efforts, including design, development, prototyping, production, operation, etc.,

as applicable. Sets the example for and advises/mentors all technical leads and contract personnel. Performs all duties and responsibilities under the supervision of the respective technical director.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

US Citizenship Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance Undergraduate degree in a relevant engineering field (e.g., Software Engineer, Computer Engineer, Computer Science) from an ABET accredited institution and 13 years of directly related technical experience or Master’s degree in same and 12 years of directly related technical experience orPh.D. and 10 years of directly related technical experience

Experience leading technical teams from a variety of different backgrounds and disciplines.

Extensive experience in the designated industry including but not limited to: aerospace, electrical, software, environmental, biomedical, mechanical, and systems engineering

Knowledge of engineering principles (e.g. analysis, test, and design)
Exceptional organizational and time management skills with an obsessive attention to detail

Able to collaborate and bridge the communication gap between the engineering team, service technicians, business development, operations staff, and clients

Superior budgeting and cost management abilities, assessing estimated costs early in the program and bringing the actual costs within budget.

Able to draft clear and comprehensive reports on assigned contracts, the use and allocation of resources, and the quality of each finished program

Possess technical acumen and the ability to troubleshoot on a variety of programs

Able to perform business development activities to include customer interface, estimating and scheduling, technical proposal development, and follow through

Ability to take a concept from an idea to an actual working model knowledge of Web applications, cybersecurity, CI-CD, and big data concepts and technologies DESIRED

QUALIFICATIONS:

CompTIA Security PlusISC^2 CSSLPFinal rank will be determined on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Application must include a cover letter and resume.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT MERCMERC is a non-profit research institute of Mercer University, a private university founded in 1833. Established in 1987 in Warner Robins, GA, MERC employs more than 200 engineers, scientists, professors, and support staff, who provide sustainable research solutions to government agencies, the Department of Defense, and commercial customers around the world. Warner Robins and the middle GA area are located 90 miles south of Atlanta and within easy…