Director of Engineering

• Manage an Engineering Department including manpower, expense, and capital budgets


• Be responsible for engineering portions of the SFS business plan (a major contributor for the entire business plan)


• Be responsible for engineering processes, policies, and procedures


• Be responsible for the completeness and correctness of technical design and analysis


• Be responsible for content of new business proposals


• Provide support to the Negotiating Team relative to proposal efforts


• Be responsible for performance evaluation and development of the engineering staff


• Be responsible for the technical and business readiness of engineering through hiring and people development


• Work with the Director of Test, Quality, and CI to plan and execute projects that are in the test and certification phase

Required Skills:
Director of Engineering Qualifications:

• BSEE, BSME, or an equivalent degree
• 5-7 years of experience at the Director or Managerial level
• At least 10 years of applicable aerospace and defense engineering experience
• Proven track record in leading experienced technical personnel
• Must have experience (at least previously) with circuit board design for the space industry
• Experience with electrical design of space hardware for launch vehicles or satellites is a plus
• Experience with In-put/Out-put Control Command Devices would be a big plus
• Experience implementing core engineering processes including Integrated Product Development, Design to Cost, Design for Six Sigma, Design for Manufacturing, Assembly, and Test is essential
• Experience implementing a disciplined approach to the phased engineering development process is required
• Exceptional team building, leadership, and communication skills
• Knowledge of systems engineering competencies such as requirements management and system optimization
• Proven record of satisfying customers in the demanding, design to specification, and aerospace/defense development program environment
• Knowledge of engineering tools, design, and analysis software
• Knowledge of business management skills and ability to set engineering strategies to support business objectives
• Ability to lead organizations in Risk and Issue Management and Root Cause and Corrective Action using common industry tools and processes
• Position involves 10%-20% travel