Vice President Of Engineering

Overview

• Lead engineering strategy and execution for advanced defense hardware and software solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver reliable, high-performance systems.
• Shape technical direction and oversee mechanical system design and integration.
• Drive development processes and ensure alignment across engineering disciplines.
• Support scaling of engineering workflows and organizational structure.
• Coordinate with defense customers and partners to meet mission requirements.
• Act as a strategic partner to the VP of Engineering, ensuring operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Provide senior guidance on mechanical system design and manufacturing processes.
• Lead cross-functional coordination between engineering teams for seamless integration.
• Drive execution of hardware development programs, tracking milestones and risks.
• Establish and scale engineering processes and documentation workflows.
• Support hiring strategies and team structuring for engineering departments.
• Interface with defense customers and suppliers to align technical strategies.
• Translate mission requirements into actionable engineering plans.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering or hardware systems.
• Proven expertise in mechanical system design and development processes.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and managing complex projects.
• Familiarity with defense-grade requirements and manufacturing scale-up.
• Ability to obtain or hold a security clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.
• Preferred experience in defense, aerospace, robotics, or advanced hardware systems.