Chief Engineer

Chief Engineer

SciTec is a dynamic small business, with the mission to deliver advanced sensor data processing technologies and scientific instrumentation capabilities in support of National Security and Defense, and we are growing our creative team! We support customers throughout the Department of Defense and U.S. Government in building innovative new tools to deliver unique world-class data exploitation capabilities.

Important Notice : SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

SciTec has an immediate opportunity for a talented Chief Engineer to support our programs delivering Next-Generation Missile Warning software. This is a unique opportunity to join a small business delivering core capabilities for National Defense. You will work within a fast-paced team delivering end-to-end software processing of Overhead Persistent InfraRed (OPIR) sensor data for Missile Warning, Missile Defense, Battlespace Awareness, and Technical Intelligence. Candidates will develop, implement, and run engineering processes in support of a large Agile software development program. Candidates will provide engineering leadership to development teams including subcontractors and will be responsible for ensuring team work products meet program requirements. SciTec seeks a candidate who will thrive in a collaborative environment where they can solve challenging engineering problems in support of critical national security objectives.

Responsibilities

• Leadership : Lead and oversee all technical aspects of the OPIR framework system design, development, integration, testing, and deployment.
• Architect and design systems : Define the end-to-end data processing architecture, from raw data ingestion to product delivery, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
• Establish standards : Set technical standards and processes for data handling, quality, and integrity to ensure all system development complies with mission and regulatory requirements.
• Technical oversight : Support engineering review boards and provide technical direction to ensure the integrity of deliverables and the overall system
• Communicate with stakeholders : Act as the primary technical interface between the engineering team, program management, senior leadership, and external customers. Present complex technical concepts and project status clearly.
• Manage risk identification, mitigation strategies, and technical problem resolution
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, fostering innovation and high-quality deliverables
• Ensure all system components meet operational, reliability, security, and performance requirements
• Serve as the principal technical liaison between the program and government program offices
• Other duties as assigned