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 the delivery of technically sound, compliant, and mission‑critical solutions in accordance with contract requirements, security regulations, and customer expectations.
The Director of Engineering 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 security regulations
Management of cleared engineering teams
Technical oversight of system development
Program execution and delivery management
Nice-to-have
Experience with EVMS and Agile methodologies
Proposal development and capture support
Mentoring and talent development
Familiarity with aerospace and mission systems
Cross-functional team leadership
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