Director of Engineering - SOF GLSS 2 Program

Job Description:

This position is contingent based on contract award.

This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.

Position Overview:

The Director of Engineering is responsible for the technical leadership, strategic direction, and oversight of all engineering activities within the program. This role ensures technical excellence, mission alignment, and compliance with all engineering standards and customer requirements. The Director will lead multidisciplinary engineering teams to support design, integration, testing, and sustainment of complex systems across all phases of the program lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to engineering teams across multiple disciplines including systems, mechanical, electrical, software, and test engineering.
• Oversee system design, integration, verification/validation, and delivery to ensure compliance with contract requirements and industry standards.
• Collaborate with program management, operations, and customer stakeholders to align engineering efforts with mission needs.
• Develop and implement engineering processes, tools, and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
• Serve as the technical authority for the program, providing guidance on design decisions, risk management, and technical trade-offs.
• Support proposal efforts, including technical volume development, cost estimation, and engineering resource planning.
• Ensure engineering rigor, compliance, and readiness for technical reviews, audits, and acceptance testing.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, mentorship, and professional development within the engineering organization.

Required

Job Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or related field); Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in engineering leadership roles supporting defense or government programs.
• Demonstrated success managing complex technical projects and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, lifecycle management, and quality assurance standards.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Active Secret clearance required; Top Secret preferred.

Preferred

Job Ident #: CONTI015932

Company Details

V2X

555 Industrial Drive South
Madison, Mississippi 39110 USA
www.vtxaero.com

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Supported Manufacturers:
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Job Info

Location

Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

V2X

555 Industrial Drive South
Madison, Mississippi 39110 USA
www.vtxaero.com