Technical Director / Chief Engineer Category Location Chicopee, Ma

Morganstephens

Chicopee, MA, US
$225,000 – $275,000 py; not specified; executive b...
On-site
Maritime systems engineering
Full product lifecycle oversight
Systems engineering practices
Morganstephens is seeking a Technical Director/Chief Engineer for its maritime systems division located in Chicopee, MA. The role entails leading a large engineering team, managing the full product lifecycle, and ensuring technical and financial performance for defense-related projects, requiring an active DoD Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship

Job Summary

  • Serve as the senior technical authority for a maritime engineering business unit, leading a 100-person cross-functional engineering organization.
  • Oversee the full product lifecycle from R&D and proposal through low-rate production and deployment, partnering with executive leadership to align technical strategy with business objectives.
  • The organization supports advanced maritime and undersea technology programs with a multi-million-dollar portfolio serving U.S. DoD and international partners.

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Morganstephens is seeking a Technical Director/Chief Engineer for its maritime systems division located in Chicopee, MA. The role entails leading a large engineering team, managing the full product lifecycle, and ensuring technical and financial performance for defense-related projects, requiring an active DoD Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Salary

$225,000 – $275,000 per year; Not specified; Executive Benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Maritime Systems Engineering
  • Full Product Lifecycle Oversight
  • Systems Engineering Practices
  • Earned Value Management (EVM)
  • Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA)

Nice-to-have

  • Undersea/subsea systems experience
  • International defense contracts support
  • Process improvement leadership

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree + 12 years of relevant experience
  • Master's/MBA + 10 years of experience
  • Active DoD Secret Clearance
  • U.S. Citizenship Required

Work Rights

Active DoD Secret Clearance Required

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