Chief Engineer, Microelectronics Technology Operation
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Huntsville, AL
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- C level
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 15+ years
- Category
- Operations
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- US citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
- BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or relevant technical field with minimum 15 years of directly relevant engineering development experi
- Results oriented with demonstrated ability to evaluate and solve open-ended problems Demonstrated experience establishing, directing, and transitioning complex technology developments
- Hands-on working knowledge of a broad swath of disciplines necessary for prototype and product development – embedded software development, FPGA firmware development, mechanical development, electroni
- Ability to quickly pivot focus between the big picture and low-level implementation details Proficiency in explaining complicated technical topics to both engineering teams and non-technical audiences
- Excel at communicating/coordinating with stakeholders and customers: oral, written, and formal presentations.
- Strong analytical, debugging, and troubleshooting skills
- Extensive organizational-level knowledge of engineering best practices (people, processes, and tools)
- Ability and willingness to mentor technical personnel
Full description
Radiance Technologies, a rapidly growing employee-owned company, is searching for talented scientists and engineers with interest in custom electronics development, microelectronics, and/or systems security development to join our Microelectronics Technology Operation (MTO). We are looking for individuals capable of out-of-the-box thinking, with an innovative mindset and the ability to work as part of multi-disciplinary engineering teams. MTO specializes in the development and analysis of protective technology capabilities and products, advancing the state-of-the-art for the Department of War in areas ranging from secure microelectronics packaging to board-level electronics development to system-level security for weapons systems and other high-value systems.
MTO is looking for a Chief Engineer to work at the portfolio level, providing significant engineering leadership to the Operation-at-large. The Chief Engineer must have demonstrated proficiency in a wide range of activities:
- contributing to MTO’s technology development roadmaps
- conceptualizing solutions to open-ended problems, decomposing said solution into implementable requirements, and conveying design intent to a broader team
- leading hands-on multi-disciplinary project execution teams building prototypes and products
- overseeing the establishment and/or maturation of tools, capabilities and systematic processes necessary to mature low-TRL prototypes into low- to mid-volume production products
- Mentor and develop technical staff, fostering a culture of innovation, rigor, and collaboration across the operation
- assisting MTO in the capture of both incremental and adjacent business through customer interactions, proposal development, and authoring enhanced whitepapers
The candidate must proficiently interact with a variety of personnel to succeed in this role:
MTO Operations Manager & Division Managers
MTO Project Leads, Engineers & Technicians
Customers
Technical Writers
SubContractors
Vendors
Work Location:
- Huntsville, AL: primarily at Radiance HQ, with regular visits to Redstone Arsenal as needed
- Up to 10% travel outside the Huntsville area
Required Qualifications:
- US citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
- BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or relevant technical field with minimum 15 years of directly relevant engineering development experience
- Results oriented with demonstrated ability to evaluate and solve open-ended problems Demonstrated experience establishing, directing, and transitioning complex technology developments