Chief Engineer – Emerging Innovation

3 weeks ago

McLean, United States MITRE Full time

Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges—and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day—working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities, and a culture of innovation that embraces diversity, inclusion, flexibility, collaboration, and career growth. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE—and make a difference with us.

Division Summary:

The Emerging Technologies Innovation Center seeks a Senior Principal Chief Engineer for Emerging Energy and Environmental Innovations. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing Division and Corporate strategies in emerging energy and environmental technologies. In particular, technologies related to the energy/water interface and systems dealing with maritime issues will be of special interest. The CE will be expected to work across MITRE Labs to develop joint efforts with the other Innovation Centers to identify and win competitive R&D grants and opportunities and help mentor and develop technical staff and capabilities. This role requires a high level of expertise, leadership, and strategic thinking. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of driving innovation and economic growth. This is a unique opportunity to lead and shape the future of our organization and the industry.

Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Develop and lead execution of a scientific and technical initiatives to address the national and global problems and accelerate development and deployment of advanced technologies. This includes the execution of internal R&D funding, direct work programs with our FFRDCs, and whole-of-nation engagements across industry, academia, and government.
  • Serve as a resource, subject matter expert, and advisor to MITRE’s mission critical programs (MCPs), MITRE’s National Security (MNS) program, and MITRE’s Public Sector (MPS) program. Pursue risk mitigation strategies, as well as technology development, deployment, verification, and validation that drive work- product quality and impact.
  • Represent MITRE and his/her/their respective area of expertise externally through professional engagement in advisory boards, study commissions, professional societies, academic publications, and other external venues.
  • Develop more junior staff and identify opportunities for them to engage externally.
  • Strengthen national competitiveness and security through innovative strategies
  • Establish and manage domestic and international science and technology partnerships.
  • Monitor and analyze the latest trends in emerging technologies to identify new opportunities
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment of innovation strategies.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Typically requires a minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 10 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 7 years’ experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
  • Masters degree in Engineering, Technology, Business, or related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in a senior leadership role in engineering or innovation.
  • Proven track record of driving place-based innovation and economic growth.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and inspire a diverse team in a collaborative environment
  • Excellent strategic planning and execution skills.
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
  • This position requires a minimum of 4 days a week on-site.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • PhD degree in Engineering, Technology, Business, or related field.
  • Demonstrated expertise in applying emerging technologies to solve complex problems
  • Proven experience in establishing and managing domestic and international partnerships.

Our culture is a tangible asset that endures through our people and leaders. At MITRE, our leaders must also demonstrate and continually develop a consistent set of shared Leadership Competencies:

  • Lead with a Strategic Mindset: Drives alignment across MITRE to achieve our mission by engaging across and beyond the enterprise, making and executing decisions, and activating the Good Growth Strategy.

  • Create Value: Takes a broad approach to solving complex problems using a national and global lens. Unleashes the full capabilities of our people in a relentless pursuit of innovative solutions that are scalable, equitable, transferable, and sustainable.

  • Cultivate Inclusion: Creates an environment and opportunities, built on trust, where people can be their whole authentic self, feeling welcomed, supported, engaged, and respected for who they are and what they contribute to the organization. Embraces and engages all dimensions of diversity to exponentially expand MITRE’s impact in solving problems for a safer world.

  • Communicate for Impact: Conveys powerful messages tailored to the unique needs of stakeholders—and desired outcomes—in a style that engages and inspires action. Exemplifies active listening to foster collaboration, understanding, and alignment.

  • Commit to Action and Outcomes: Holds self and others accountable for acting on and achieving established objectives. Exemplifies cultural attributes while executing and delivering impactful outcomes.

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):

Secret

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):

Secret

Work Location Type:

Hybrid

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