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Chief Engineer

3 months ago

Arlington, Virginia, United States Kratos Defense and Security Solutions Full time

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The Chief Engineer provides technical vision for the assigned platform/product line across all projects under the platform/product line umbrella. For the platform/product line: facilitates communication and synergy across the multiple projects through the development and maintenance of the platform/product line technical road map; technical lead for proposals efforts through ownership of technical volume and technical basis of estimates; overall accountability for technical product lifecycle direction to meet strategic business objectives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Overarching technical lead on unmanned aircraft systems under the assigned platform/product line
    • For project(s)/contract(s) without Lead or Sr. Project Engineer assignments under the assign product line, performs the Lead Sr. Project Engineer roles
  • Supports business development and program management as the lead technical contact for proposal efforts relating to the platform/product line
  • Creates and maintains the technical road map for the platform/product line. This roadmap details the technical vision for the platform/product line.
    • Ensures project design implementation efforts under the platform/product line umbrella are staying within the vision for the platform/product line.
    • Facilitates communication with project engineers on the technical vision.
    • Communicates vision with upper management to ensure within the company vision
  • Supports program management and project engineers with development of program planning strategies, technical cost estimates, evaluations of alternatives, risk management, logistics management, cost-performance trade-offs, preparation of data, status updates and presentations at customer reviews.
  • Directs and works with project engineer(s) to develop solutions to customer requirements and facilitates resolutions where platform/product line conflicts arise.
  • For the assigned platform/product line and derivatives, is the overriding design authority for the product including all new development and product enhancements.
  • Responsible for facilitating the integration of multi-program/project requirements without compromising the integrity of the product line and ideally optimizing both the design/manufacturing configuration and the cost.
  • Assists with setting priorities across the platform/product line. Ensures roles and responsibilities are clearly defined and coordinated with project engineer(s).
  • Provides support to Project Engineer(s) as necessary, to include, but not limited to project planning, estimating, execution of project tasks and management of the engineering team of integrated product team (IPT).
  • Assists the functional managers with developing and implementing improved procedures and standards to ensure that output is high quality, accurate, on -time, and within budget; which includes establishing metrics (key performance indicators) for the engineering projects and accountabilities for achieving results.
  • Provides direction and leadership on technical and technology issues and collaborates with Chief Technical Officer, Vice President of Engineering, Technical Director, and/or Engineering Operations Manager, as appropriate from cross-product line issues and lessons learned.
  • Defines and manages risks of technical approaches in terms of resources/tools and personnel needs across the platform/product line.
  • Enforces the execution of company engineering design processes.
  • Lead failure analysis and root cause investigation using corrective action tools and techniques needed to effectively solve problems.
  • Fosters ethical conduct and personal integrity throughout Engineering to ensure the company's ability to attract and retain customers in highly competitive environments.
  • Assists the project engineer(s) with customer requirements, goals, and expectations.
  • Reports progress across the platform/product line in meeting external/internal customer requirements, goals, and expectations as it relates to the technical roadmap
  • Provide mentorship to engineer(s)
  • Assist in accomplishing human resource strategies by communicating and enforcing values, policies, and procedures; mentoring engineer(s), providing input into the appraisal of employees, and reviewing/recognizing job contributions.

Other Job Functions

  • Other duties may be assigned
  • Facilitates implementation of the technical objectives of the company's platform/product line design strategy working closely with the Sr. Project Engineers to ensure the design approach and solutions are aligned with the product line vision
  • May be assigned to lead complex, multi-system, multi-discipline engineering projects outside of the assigned platform/product line.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

  • No direct reports
  • Achieves results through leading and mentoring Senior Project Engineers and/or Project Engineers in a matrixed environment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  • Excellent engineering and/or project management experience
  • Strong technical knowledge of unmanned aircraft systems and related support systems
  • Knowledge of military operations
  • Excellent communication and relationship skills with Senior Leadership, Program Management, Customers and engineering team members
  • Proficiency with MS Office products, including MS Project for Integrated Master Schedule development and review
  • Knowledge of compliance elements for ISO, EVMS and Export regulations
  • Knowledge of finance, accounting and earned value management practices and procedures
  • Strong understanding and experience with engineering fundamentals.
  • Strong presentation preparation and delivery skills with audiences such as Subcontractors, Prime and Government.
  • Strong technical writing skills to communicate internally or externally
  • Demonstrated passion for customer satisfaction
  • Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards
  • Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors
  • Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary
  • Ability to adhere to workplace rules
  • Ability to estimate manpower requirements to meet project objectives or support proposal efforts
  • Ability to travel as necessary to perform job duties
  • Ability to effectively communicate professionally in writing or verbally with all levels of personnel
  • Flexibility to handle changing requirements and prioritize in a dynamic environment

Additional Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Engineering management experience in the aerospace or aviation industry
  • Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally to meet department and company goals and requirements for assigned product line.
  • Knowledge of company's operations and procedures preferred.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred) in an applicable engineering, technical, or science discipline
  • Minimum 12 years relevant technical experience with Engineering, Systems, Integration, Test, Software, and/or Engineering Project Leadership, preferably within the aerospace or aviation industries, or minimum 8 years with Master's degree.
  • May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Office, field and/or manufacturing environment
  • May work extended hours or weekends to to complete tasks and meet schedule
  • Ability to travel domestically/internationally
  • May work in manufacturing and/or field environments with potential exposure to uncontrolled climate conditions and potential exposure to noise, dust and hazardous chemicals
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
  • Ability to perform repetitive motion (computer work, phones)
  • Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time