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V2X Inc · 3 weeks ago

Weapon System Integration (WSI) Chief Engineer

Indianapolis, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

V2X Inc is a global company that builds smart solutions for integrating physical and digital infrastructure. They are seeking a Production Chief Engineer to serve as the primary technical authority for defense programs, ensuring technical execution and design integrity throughout the program lifecycle.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical authority and design owner for assigned programs

Develop, maintain, and control the technical baseline, architecture, interfaces, and design integrity

Lead cross-disciplinary technical teams across systems, software, hardware, cybersecurity, integration, and test

Act as the customer-facing technical lead for reviews, technical interchange meetings, and program execution

Identify, assess, and manage technical risks throughout the program lifecycle

Collaborate with the Program Manager to ensure technical cost, schedule, and performance objectives are achieved

Lead technical gate reviews and readiness assessments (e.g., Production Readiness Review [PRRs], Failure Review Boards [FRBs], Consent to Ship [CTS] Reviews)

Ensure compliance with applicable standards (DoD, MIL-STD, ITAR, cyber compliance, etc.)

Lead resolution of critical technical issues impacting program execution or delivery

Provide technical leadership for proposals, including basis of estimate (BOE), architecture development, and capture support

Partner with V2X functional engineering leadership to ensure application of production processes, specialty engineering, and independent technical assessments

Qualification

DoD acquisition lifecycleSystems engineering V-modelTechnical leadershipRisk managementManufacturing processesMIL-STD complianceCybersecurity complianceDecisive problem solvingEffective communicationCollaborative leadership

Required

Proven technical leadership of multi-disciplinary teams on complex DoD or aerospace programs

Experience with manufacturing processes, Material Review Boards (MRBs), and transition to production activities, and risk management

Proficiency with DoD acquisition lifecycle, systems engineering V-model, and technical review process

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline with 10+ years of experience in defense system development, emerging engineering leadership, and program execution

Preferred

Prior Chief Engineer, IPT Lead, or Lead Systems Engineer experience at a major defense integrator

Knowledge of routings, work instructions, and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) program environments

Experience interfacing with senior defense customers, including Program Executive Officers (PEOs) and Program Management (PM) offices

Familiarity with MIL-STD compliance, safety standards, cybersecurity compliance (RMF, NIST)

Active Secret clearance preferred

Master's degree in Engineering preferred

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plan

Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits

Wellness programs

Paid time off, including holidays

Learning and Development resources

Employee assistance resources

Company

V2X Inc

V2X is a leading provider of critical mission solutions and support to defense clients globally, formed by the 2022 Merger of Vectrus and Vertex to build on more than 120 combined years of successful mission support.

Founded in 2016

Mclean, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees