Chief Engineer

Responsibilities

As Chief Engineer of Aviation and Surveillance Systems you will be the technical strategist and solution architect for Noblis ' portfolio of civilian and defense surveillance missions and will work collaboratively with a team of engineers and senior fellows across Noblis. This is a rare opportunity to work across Noblis ' customers and bring together novel solutions to address some of our country ' s most enduring challenges. The Chief Engineer is a senior cross-portfolio role that leads the technical solutioning for engineering challenges across surveillance business pursuits. The role provides strategic technical oversight and subject matter expertise as required for critical customer programs within the portfolio.

The Chief Engineer reports to Noblis' Chief Technology Officer and collaborates across Noblis in technical solutioning for "must-win" corporate pursuits, providing expertise for the requirements analysis, functional analysis and allocations, systems architecture and design, technical management, technology development, and technical review of vendor solutions. The Chief Engineer will demonstrate a thorough technical understanding of cross-agency surveillance needs and will serve as an expert in overseeing Noblis strategy in this space.

The Chief Engineer is a proven leader in collaborating and building partnerships across government, academia, and the private sector and in technical staff recruiting, mentorship, and retention. They are responsible for proactively identifying and evaluating near-, mid-, and long-term technologies advancements and associated research and/or technology investment consistent with customer strategic vision and roadmap. With the CEO, CTO, Mission Area Vice Presidents, Division Directors, and Business Development Leaders, the Chief Engineer helps assess and set the Noblis Team's strategic technical direction. The role may also shape the direction of science and technology by developing next generation solutions as a fellow via strategic relationships with clients, shaping direction of a Noblis center of excellence or research center and contributing through publications and/or patents aligned to business needs.

Key Roles

• Anticipate and share technology advancements with staff on technical issues, reporting new technologies and their potential use on development and ongoing engineering initiatives and relevant pursuits .
• Pro vide tech nical leade rship for Nobli s ' portfo lio of surface a nd s pace - based surveillance progr ams .
• E ngage wi th c ustomer s ' seni or e x ecut ive s to shape Nobl is' cli ent impact in the do mains of surveillance and rada r .
• Assist in technical engineering staff recruiting, development, and selection .
• Identif y opportunities for new research and development activities in various engineering-related areas and disciplines (i.e., Digital Engineering, Digital Twins, Model Based Systems Engineering) .
• Conduct peer reviews of technical papers, proposals, and conference presentations .
• In support of the Mission Area s , review , track and monitor risk identification, mitigation and closure across all technical engineering activities and assist in the development of mitigation strategies through the life of the project .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical solutioning for engineering challenges across major opportunities and custo mer progr ams .
• Act as technical liaison to customer organizations to ensure the validation of solution requirements throughout capture and execution of critical programs .
• Provide technical review of key programs and deliver recommendations on solutions, resources, and key investments .
• Conduct peer review of technical documentation, including technical papers and conference presentations .
• Serve as conduit and connection to state-of-the-art engineering research for application across Noblis .
• Review technical engineering progress across the Mission Area and advise on course correction or change .
• Contribute to the recruitment, hiring, development, and retention of engineering talent.
• Coordinate efforts and evaluate opportunities for collaboration between scientists and engineers across Noblis locations .

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher i n a relevant engineering field or discipline
• Proven authority as Chief/Lead Engineer or equivalent on multi-disciplinary programs > $500 M .
• 20+ years of experience leading or supervising engineering teams and complex technical programs in defense and aerospace.
• 15+ years in large-scale aviation or aerospace system design-including at least one air traff ic survei lla n ce program delivered to operational use.
• Expert knowledge of Air Traffic Control including policies, procedures, automation tools, human-system integration to keep the National Airspace System moving efficiently and securely .
• Deep expertise in gr ound-based and spa ce-based surveillance syste ms , surveillance data networ ks , automation/decision support, airspace operations research, avionics integration, or cyber-resilient architectures.
• Demonstrated understanding of engineering principles and track record of contributing to business growth in the development of sound, technically viable engineering solutions
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at an executive level .
• Active SECRET clea ra n ce ; eligibility for TS/SCI

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with AI/ML applications in surveillance or aviation systems

• Familiar ity w/ cloud-native system architectures and DevSecOps practices in DoD/FAA environments

• E xperience in working with stakeholders to create hiring strategies to develop quality engineering teams.

• E xperience working alongside and providing strategic guidance to engineers and technicians, approving designs, calculating costs, negotiating contracts, and executing plans safely and efficiently.

• Published research or patents in surveillance, radar or aviation systems.

• INCOSE ESEP certification or equivalent systems engineering credentials.

Overview

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation's toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers' most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.

We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org

Why Work at Noblis

At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission-driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.

Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well-being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug-free workplace.

Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us .

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Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis' total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $204,700.00 - USD $319,825.00 /Yr.