Chief Engineer

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™

DNC is seeking and experienced Chief Engineer who has a critical technical leadership role ensuring engineering excellence, system integration and compliance with modernization standards. Their responsibilities would span technical oversight, design validation, risk management, and stakeholder coordination to ensure project success. The Chief Engineer provides strong technical leadership while overseeing documentation, testing, risk mitigation, and field support. This position is contingent upon final contract award.

Job Requirements:

• Technical Leadership & Oversight serving as the technical authority for system upgrades, integrations, and engineering decisions; ensuring alignment with ASOS Tri-Agency modernization goals and federal compliance requirements; lead the design, validation, and implementation of system solutions; review cloud architecture for alignment with modernization and security requirements
• Engineering Design, Integration & Documentation, assist the government in the design, development, and integration of ACU/DCP components; manage compatibility between hardware, software, and existing ASOS infrastructure; collaborate with Configuration Management to ensure proper documentation of the project with drawings and data; create a Site Technical Manual to ensure comprehensive reference materials; develop modification and maintenance notes for system sustainment; document Network & Communication solutions, ensuring clarity and accuracy; and create new operational SOPs for field implementation.
• Testing Support & Risk Management, provide engineering assistance to the testing team as needed; oversee System Integration Testing, System Acceptance Testing, and Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E); ensure test plans meet project specifications and operational requirements; identify technical risks related to system deployment and develop mitigation strategies and update the program's risk register ensuring proactive risk handling.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination, provide technical guidance to vendors; work closely with the Government PM, Program Managers, and Engineers to align technical objectives; facilitate cross-team collaboration to address engineering challenges.
• Training, Logistics & Field Support, oversee logistics adoption to ensure smooth deployment of technical solutions; audit training materials for accuracy and comprehensiveness; and provide technical support to the field, assisting personnel with troubleshooting and implementation.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance, conduct engineering analysis and documentation review to provide Quality Assurance for lower engineering resources; ensure all technical documentation, reports, and system specifications are accurate and up to date; validate that designs and implementations comply with modernization standards, data security, and federal regulations; and contribute to formal briefings and reports on engineering progress and system status.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree System Engineering or similar field
• Position requires 20+ years of experience
• Position requires NOAA background check (Public Trust)

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.