Chief Engineer

Avalore, LLC; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

401k with matching

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability insurance

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Avalore is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead systems engineering and design for the WDP System. You will establish the System Engineering Plan, coordinate between engineering teams, translate customer requirements, and represent the engineering team in the ECB to milestone decisions.

You will mentor junior engineers, drive engineering standards, and manage technical risks across the lifecycle. Security clearance and US work authorization are required.

Qualifications

• US work authorization required; sponsorship not offered.
• Bachelor's degree required for all levels.
• Clear communication and self-starting mindset essential.
• Experience with system engineering and design workflows is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee systems engineering and design activities for the WDP System.
• Prepare and execute the System Engineering Plan (SEP).
• Coordinate between engineering teams and translate customer requirements.
• Represent engineering in the Engineering Control Board to support milestones.
• Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge across disciplines.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-starter

English proficiency

MS Office proficiency

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CSSLP

GCLD

GSEC

FITSP-D

GCSA

GISF

SSCP

Job description

The Chief Engineer will oversee all systems engineering and design activities required to engineer and implement the WDP System. This person will prepare, maintain, and execute the System Engineering Plan (SEP), which governs all architecture and engineering aspects of the program. This person will coordinate between various engineering teams, translate customer requirements into system designs, and represent the engineering team in the Engineering Control Board (ECB) to support major program milestones and decisions. This person will establish engineering standards and best practices for the program, lead technical reviews to assess design progress, and ensure integration of all system components. This person will analyze system performance metrics and recommend improvements, manage technical risks throughout the system lifecycle, and collaborate with program management to align technical solutions with program objectives. This person will mentor junior engineers and foster knowledge sharing across engineering disciplines.

• SECRET Security Clearance Required
• CSSLP, GCLD, or GSEC certification (for Junior/Journeyman levels)
• FITSP-D, GCSA, GISF, or SSCP certification (for Senior level)
• We are actively seeking multiple levels:
  • Junior: 0 - 3 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
  • Journeyman: 4 - 7 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
  • Senior: 8+ years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
• Good communication skills, self-starter mindset.
• Professional proficiency in English is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Avalore will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Work Environment:

• Moderate noise (i.e.business office with computers,phoneand printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment).

• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employeeis required tosit, stand, talk, andhear.

• Employee isoften required to sit and use their hands and fingers tooperatea computer.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel:

• Up to 10%/ Occasionaltravel.

Avalore will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable toutilizeour online application system due to a disability. Please send your request [e-mail].

Avalore is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Wenot discriminatebased on age, race, national or ethnic origin, gender,veteransstatus, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected class. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Eligibility requirements apply.

• Employer Contributions to Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) with a generous matching program
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary at Avalore is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combinaition of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.
• Salary estimates for this job range from $97,000 - $181,000.