Director – DOD Research and Development Programs

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Locations

Austin, TX, USA

Experience Level

Entry

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Desired Skills

Management

Product Design

Communications

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in an engineering field with 7+ years of experience building and leading technical/engineering teams at the senior leadership level. (VP, Director, etc.)
Highly technical experience with the practical application of engineering and product design best practices
Highly technical with experience in designing distributed, cloud-based solutions and managing remote infrastructures
Experience in early stages of research and development projects
Proven track record of delivering technology products on time, on schedule, and on budget
5+ years of experience in the fields of one of the following or related industries:
Large product factory Automation
Heavy Equipment for mining, processing, construction, logistics, agriculture, etc
Raw material processing, example pulp and paper

Responsibilities

Utilize technical expertise to oversee the program/project management of key engineering initiatives including providing cross-functional guidance and decision-making
Advise on all aspects of initiatives, including selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, controls methods, or operation of product designs
Build and manage a technical program management team by hiring and developing skilled technical engineering program managers
Work closely with software, hardware, and materials engineering leadership on strategic planning-translating business strategies and customer goals into attainable and measurable deliverables, technical operating procedures, and execution of defined goals
Establish a world-class engineering culture that encourages honesty, transparency, and recognition
Drive a results-oriented culture with a strong focus on collaboration, innovation, engineering excellence, timely execution, and a high degree of customer focus
Recruit, coach, and mentor the best engineering and management talent
Possess strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
Develop loyalty and commitment in others by communicating clear expectations, developing and mentoring direct reports, and setting an example in one's own behavior
Possess and communicate the high value of safety, reliability and quality in the systems and products

ICON develops advanced construction technologies that advance humanity. Using proprietary 3D printing robotics, software and advanced materials, ICON is shifting the paradigm of homebuilding on Earth and beyond.

The Director of DOD Research and Development Programs directs and oversees all construction-scale 3D printing R&D specific to the US Department of Defense (DOD). This role will require management of individual contributors working on specific initiatives that span disciplines including: hardware, software, and material science. Lastly, this role will interface with a number of stakeholders including: the DOD customer, ICON leadership, and other team leads at ICON.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Utilize technical expertise to oversee the program/project management of key engineering initiatives including providing cross-functional guidance and decision-making
Advise on all aspects of initiatives, including selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, controls methods, or operation of product designs
Build and manage a technical program management team by hiring and developing skilled technical engineering program managers
Work closely with software, hardware, and materials engineering leadership on strategic planning—translating business strategies and customer goals into attainable and measurable deliverables, technical operating procedures, and execution of defined goals
Establish a world-class engineering culture that encourages honesty, transparency, and recognition
Drive a results-oriented culture with a strong focus on collaboration, innovation, engineering excellence, timely execution, and a high degree of customer focus
Recruit, coach, and mentor the best engineering and management talent
Possess strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
Develop loyalty and commitment in others by communicating clear expectations, developing and mentoring direct reports, and setting an example in one’s own behavior
Possess and communicate the high value of safety, reliability and quality in the systems and products

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering field with 7+ years of experience building and leading technical/engineering teams at the senior leadership level. (VP, Director, etc.)
Highly technical experience with the practical application of engineering and product design best practices
Highly technical with experience in designing distributed, cloud-based solutions and managing remote infrastructures
Experience in early stages of research and development projects
Proven track record of delivering technology products on time, on schedule, and on budget
5+ years of experience in the fields of one of the following or related industries:
- Large product factory Automation
- Heavy Equipment for mining, processing, construction, logistics, agriculture, etc.
- Raw material processing, example pulp and paper

ICON is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an innovative, inclusive, diverse and discrimination-free work environment. Employment with ICON is based on merit, competence, and qualifications. It is our policy to administer all personnel actions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Consistent with the obligations of these laws, ICON will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Furthermore, as a federal government contractor, the Company maintains an affirmative action program which furthers its commitment and complies with recordkeeping and reporting requirements under certain federal civil rights laws and regulations, including Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (as amended).

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