p>• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance • Demonstrated success leading large-scale, multi-disciplinary engineering projects through the full lifecycle-from concept development through verification, qualification, and delivery • Proven ability to develop and execute technical strategies aligned with business and program objectives • Exceptional leadership, influencing, and mentoring abilities across engineering, program management, and customer teams • Strong technical depth and judgment to guide architecture-level decisions and complex trade studies • Proactive, strategic thinker with a continuous improvement mindset and commitment to technical excellence and mission success • Advanced knowledge of DoD acquisition frameworks, contract structures, and customer interface management • Experience: • Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in project engineering, systems engineering, or program-level technical leadership • Proven experience managing large-scale DoD or MDA programs, including complex system integration and verification activities • Demonstrated success as a Control Account Manager (CAM) and technical lead under EVMS-compliant contracts • Deep understanding of DoD acquisition lifecycle (DoDI 5000 series) and MIL-STD systems engineering processes • Experience overseeing major subcontractors, suppliers, and multi-disciplinary engineering teams • Background in propulsion systems, flight vehicle integration, or complex electro-mechanical systems preferred • Prior experience leading customer engagements, proposal efforts, and engineering process improvement initiatives • Education: • Required: Bachelor's degree or master's degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical, electrical engineering, or related STEM field from an accredited college/university • Skills: • Advanced technical and organizational leadership skills, with the ability to manage ambiguity and competing priorities • Expertise in system integration, verification planning, and risk-based engineering approaches • Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills-capable of engaging executive and customer audiences • Proficient with engineering management and project planning tools (Microsoft Project, Primavera, or equivalent) • Skilled in data-driven decision making, technical trade analysis, and configuration control • Strong interpersonal skills for guiding and motivating diverse, high-performing teams • Experienced with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio • Others: • Must be able to travel approximately 10% of the time to support program and customer needs • Must be comfortable working in secure or classified environments, as required • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven development environment • Ability to balance multiple priorities across concurrent workstreams • Committed to mission success, technical integrity, and collaborative execution in a national defense environment. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.