Director of Engineering

TSC is currently seeking a Director of Engineering based in Huntsville, AL with an educational and/or industry focus in the processes and procedures to manage multi-discipline engineering teams on advanced RF-based payloads & sensor systems through the product lifecycle. 

Responsibilities:

This position requires a flexible individual with experience in product development, demonstration, transition to production, fielding, and lifecycle sustainment.  This position requires experience leading engineering teams through the product lifecycle process to include initial concept development and prototypes through the end-of-life transition.  The individual in this role provides the engineering resources to implement product roadmaps within cost, schedule, performance, and quality requirements.  The director of engineering works with business leaders, production, and product line managers to conceive, develop, test, produce, and sustain products across multiple product lines.

• Lead a multi-discipline team of systems, hardware, mechanical, software, and firmware engineers to build complete solutions and products.
• Develop and maintain staffing plans to support the product business.
• Collaborate with product managers to develop and assess technical feasibility, schedule, and cost for product development roadmaps.
• Provide resources necessary to implement product roadmap features.
• Support the production team with resources to enable the successful transition of technology into manufacturing.
• Define and maintain engineering best practices in accordance with TSC’s quality system.
• Provide and support technical oversight of engineering efforts.
• Provide technical and career growth opportunities for the engineering staff aligned with the product business.
• De-conflict resources through collaboration with business leaders, product management, and engineering staff
• Support quality team to enact continuous improvement of engineering processes.

Required Qualifications: 

• BS in RF and/or Electrical Engineering and minimum 16 years of experience in industry
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Experience with the following:
  • 5+ years management of multi-disciplinary engineering team
  • Product deliveries and support to USG and FVEY partners
  • Operating within AS9100 or ISO9001 business management structure
• Demonstrated technical leadership and subject matter expertise.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess excellent organizational and communications skills.
• Able to prioritize work and maximize productivity.
• Experience with radar, SIGINT, and/or electronic warfare product development
• Engineering development experience in electrical, mechanical, or software engineering
• Experience managing resources across different geographical areas.
• Experience working in both DoD and commercial industry.
• Experience supporting production numbers >100 units per year.
• Experience developing, improving engineering and engineering management processes.

TSC Benefits:

TSC offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefit package; including ESOP participation, 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Co-Sponsored Health Plan, Paid Leave and much more. 

Applying to TSC:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at TSC is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, security investigation, and a drug screening.

TSC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.  We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60–1.4(a), 60–300.5(a) and 60–741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.