Technical Lead, Engineering

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama.

📋 Description

• Act as the top engineering authority for Directed Energy weapon system initiatives.

• Deliver technical guidance across the domains of electrical, mechanical, optical, and systems engineering.

• Define long-term R&D strategies, technology roadmaps, and technical direction at the program level.

• Supervise the design, integration, testing, and deployment of sophisticated Directed Energy subsystems and comprehensive weapon solutions.

• Address intricate technical risks and steer significant engineering decisions with enduring consequences.

• Create and implement advanced scientific concepts, theories, and architectures relating to Directed Energy technologies.

• Serve as the organization’s senior technical representative to customers, partners, and leadership.

• Shape new business opportunities by establishing technical strategies and showcasing system capabilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 12 years of progressive experience in engineering and engineering management.

• Outstanding technical knowledge and strategic insight within Directed Energy or advanced hardware technology systems.

• Proven experience in leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams through complex programs.

• Established subject-matter expertise with a history of innovation, patents, publications, and/or new technology development.

• Proficient in communicating and influencing effectively at executive, customer, and engineering leadership levels.

• Strong decision-making abilities with a knack for motivating teams to address high-impact technical challenges.

• Self-driven individual with a robust work ethic.

• Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree or Ph.D. in a related field.

• Familiarity with military standards and specifications.

• Understanding of all subsystems related to high energy laser systems.

• Established relationships with directed energy customers and industry stakeholders.

• Knowledgeable about the history of directed energy systems.

• Experience with directed energy systems from research and development to field support.

• Background in system safety, reliability, and maintainability engineering.

• Experience managing tasks within budget constraints.

• Expertise in risk management, including the development of risk registers.

• Experience working under Department of Defense contracts.

• Familiarity with modeling and simulations to create a 'digital twin.'

🏝️ Benefits

• Best-in-class medical, dental, and vision plan options.

• Wellness resources available.

• Employee assistance programs provided.

• Savings Plan Options (401(k)).

• Financial planning tools accessible.

• Life insurance offered.

• Employee discounts available.

• Paid holidays included.

• Paid time off provided.

• Tuition reimbursement offered.

• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships available.