Director of Engineering

CPI is seeking a highly experienced Director of Engineering to lead our Satellite Communications team. As a key member of our engineering leadership team, you will be responsible for driving the development of cutting-edge solutions in Satellite Communications.

• Lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team to design, develop, and implement innovative solutions in Satellite Communications.
• Oversee P&L for engineering, manage overhead budgets, Estimates at Completion (EAC), labor budget, and salary planning.
• Manage Internal Research and Development (IRAD) programs to ensure sustained innovation and continuous improvement.
• Drive the development of new products and systems, from concept through testing to production and delivery.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with marketing to assess market potential and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Process Improvement: Advocate for and facilitate continuous process improvements that increase efficiency and enhance quality.
• Technical Oversight: Provide strategic technical direction, mitigate risks, and ensure successful project outcomes by aligning engineering capabilities with long-term business roadmaps.
• Customer & Stakeholder Engagement: Regularly interact with key stakeholders, including executive leadership and customers, to report on project progress, financial health, and strategic alignment.
• Team Development: Manage and mentor the engineering team, ensuring appropriate staffing, training, and development to support growth and operational excellence.

• Minimum 10 years of engineering management experience in SATCOM or a related industry.
• Extensive experience in reflector antenna systems within the satellite communications domain, along with expertise in RF, ME, and EE.
• Advanced experience in IRAD management and driving innovation in the SatCom sector.
• Strong experience managing P&L, budgeting, EAC, and financial analysis.
• Proven ability to lead large, multi-disciplinary engineering teams in a functional matrix organization, while recognizing and mitigating technical and organizational risks.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Applied Science, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's is preferred.
• Excellent financial, technical, and organizational skills, including MS Office and MS project proficiency.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical and business concepts to senior management and customers.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Must be able to travel up to 25% (domestic and international).

CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise. We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow.

We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement savings plan with company match and more

We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. CPI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization. It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.

CPI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.