Deputy Chief Engineer - Advanced RF Systems with Security Clearance

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Job description

Do you think about technology as a way to transform our nation's capabilities and our engagement with customers? Are you an Engineer that lives to solve problems? Do you want to lead a world class technical team of skilled engineers? If you answered 'yes' to these questions, then we want YOU We are seeking a Deputy Chief Engineer that shares our passion for developing people, building cool technology, willing to be fearless, obsessed about simplification, technical excellence and tackling complexity head on. This position has an incredibly unique vantage point at the intersection of R&D business, technology and product. The ARFS Deputy Chief Engineer will serve as a senior member of the technical staff responsible for establishing and maintaining technical execution excellence for the Advanced RF Systems Division. Reporting to the Division Chief Engineer, the Deputy CE should be a self-starter, motivated, and qualified candidate who has relevant experience leading technical execution of complex defense programs that have a national importance. While the Deputy CE will have visibility across the ARFS division, their primary responsibility will be for technical execution on the program(s) within the portfolio to which they are assigned. The ARFS Deputy Chief Engineer duties will include: Oversees and drives the daily technical execution and team tasking. Controls the technical baseline of the program(s) to which they are assigned. Ensures developmental programs employ tailored levels of process and paperwork. Develops and adapts program technical execution plan and provides inputs to PM team to support schedule development, updates and milestone schedule progress. Reviews and must approve any program schedule or plan as well as key changes. Ensures technical design meets program requirements. Collaborate with the Division Chief Engineer and Portfolio Manager to establish the appropriate risk position for the program(s). Ensure new risks or opportunities are clearly communicated to the Portfolio Manager and Division Chief Engineer. The salary range for this position is $160-210K, depending on a range of factors including experience and education. REQUIRE QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in an engineering field. 10+ years relevant experience within an engineering field. 5+ years engineering team leadership experience. Experience evaluating performance on current and previous awards regarding engineering, research and development, subcontracts, costs, and profit. Ability to obtain and maintain a US Department of Defense Security Clearance. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: MS degree in an engineering field. Experience with US Department of Defense. Excellent communication skills including speaking, writing, and listening, such that ideas and information are clearly conveyed, and meaning is obtained. A current, active US Department of Defense security clearance. At BlueHalo we provide a full suite of exquisite, space-qualified hardware trusted to fly in the most extreme environments space presents across GEO, MEO, LEO and Cislunar orbits. With hundreds of systems flying in space, our customers turn to BlueHalo when a mission can't fail. Our team is expanding to do the big things that have never been done before - the things the nation and the world are counting on us to deliver. Join the transformation and help us make this impact now.

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