The Director of Engineering provides strategic and operational leadership for engineering teams supporting classified and unclassified government programs
Job Summary
The Director of Engineering provides strategic and operational leadership for engineering teams supporting classified and unclassified government programs.
This role ensures delivery of technically sound, compliant, and mission-critical solutions in accordance with contract requirements, security regulations, and customer expectations.
The Director partners closely with Program Management, Operations, Quality, Security, and Business Development to execute programs, grow technical capabilities, and support new business opportunities.
Matching Summary
The Director of Engineering provides strategic and operational leadership for engineering teams supporting classified and unclassified government programs.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
engineering leadership for government programs
compliance with FAR/DFARS and ITAR
management of cleared engineering teams
technical oversight of system development
engineering lifecycle in regulated environment
security policies for classified information
Nice-to-have
experience with EVMS and Agile in government
proposal development and capture support
mentoring engineering leaders
knowledge of aerospace and mission systems
business development and customer engagement
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
10+ years progressive engineering experience
5+ years engineering leadership experience
Experience with DoD or federal government programs