Director of Engineering

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

Falcata’s PS Division provides products and services in the areas of radar, communication systems, sensors, antennas and other electronics systems to the rocket/missile, radar/sensor system, communications, control systems, data acquisition, and signal processing markets. TSC has developed products ranging from board-level, application-specific-designs, to complete, turnkey radar and communication systems. TSC has established a state-of-the-art hardware capability that is well respected by customers in Government and industry. 

Falcata offers a professional working environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package.  Come and join our team! 

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 production transition.  The individual in this role will lead the continuous improvement around the engineering processes and industry-best practices to ensure consistency and compliance with the product-focused projects and programs.  The Director of Engineering works with business leaders, engineering staff, production, and product owners to conceive, develop, test, produce, and sustain products across multiple product lines. 

• Define, modify, and implement engineering development processes and best practices for the division that follow industry standards such as AS9100 and fit into TSC’s existing quality systems 

• Lead a multi-disciplined team of systems, hardware, mechanical, software, and firmware engineers to build complete solutions and products 

• Assist in developing and maintaining staffing plans to support the product business 

• Collaborate with product owners and 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 

• 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 Engineering and minimum 15 years of experience in DoD 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. 

• Demonstrated experience in developing and deploying engineering processes and practices 

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 DoW and commercial industry. 

• Experience in qualifying and transitioning a design/product from engineering to production. 

• Experience developing, improving engineering and engineering management processes. 

Falcata Benefits: Falcata offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefit package; Shared Ownership Plan, 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Co-Sponsored Health Plan, Paid Leave and much more. 

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

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.