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ParsonsKellogg · 2 months ago

Chief Engineer, DHS CUAS Systems

US - VA, Centreville

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

ParsonsKellogg is a leading company focused on delivering innovative solutions for government and commercial customers. They are seeking a Chief Engineer to oversee the design, development, and delivery of Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS), ensuring successful project execution and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

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Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Interface with customer stakeholders to define system requirements, address technical challenges, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards

Develop and manage system architectures, technical roadmaps, and design documentation to guide engineering efforts

Oversee requirements development, traceability, and verification to ensure systems meet performance, safety, and compliance standards

Serve as a resource for the businesses institutional knowledge and ensure the full team’s adherence to design best practices with a particular focus on open architecture, modular designs

Serve as the technical authority and subject matter expert, providing guidance and mentorship on engineering best practices. This includes a particular focus on driving open architecture, and modular designs

Conduct technical reviews, including design reviews, trade studies, and risk assessments, to ensure robust and reliable solutions

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including program management, and functional organizations, to ensure smooth execution and delivery on commitments

Ensure the smooth execution of systems integration and testing efforts, including troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues

Proactively identify and manage technical risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success

Drive innovation by identifying and implementing advanced technologies and best practices to enhance system performance and efficiency

Support the development and maintenance of technical budgets schedules, ensuring alignment with program milestones and deliverables

Support proposal development as needed, including technical solutioning, cost estimation, and customer presentations

Provide technical leadership in the development of system-level strategies, including lifecycle management and sustainment planning

Represent the organization in technical discussions, reviews, and briefings with senior leadership and customers and other stakeholders

Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the engineering team

Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure the organization remains competitive and forward-looking

Ensure compliance with cybersecurity and information assurance requirements for system design and implementation

Qualification

Systems Engineering LeadershipTechnical Solution DevelopmentCounter-UAS SystemsProject ManagementAgile Development PracticesCybersecurity ComplianceCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadership Skills

Required

Active secret or higher security clearance

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant Engineering or Science field with a degree or recent experience in Systems Engineering Leadership. Master's Degree preferred

15+ years of related professional experience, with at least 5+ years in a Systems Engineering leadership role

Experience developing elegant technical solutions for complex requirements generated by US Government Customers

Experience developing complex, electronic warfare, EOIR, Radar, situational awareness, command and control or similar systems

Experience generating detailed estimates that reliably represented the necessary work coupled with an ability to execute development in an Agile environment

Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where rapid results save lives

Prior technical leadership experience

Experience working in high visibility roles