Chief Engineer

MORSE Corp; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

10 paid holidays per year

Job summary

MORSE Corp, based in Cambridge, MA, is looking for an experienced professional to lead and manage multi-disciplinary teams in developing cutting-edge technologies. The role requires a Master's degree or PhD, with a strong background in R&D, preferably focusing on AI and software solutions.

Benefits include a competitive salary range from $120,000 to $225,000, open leave policy, and comprehensive health coverage. Join MORSE Corp to contribute to critical projects that support U.S. National Security.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in R&D, especially in AI/ML, software, and decision systems.
• Deep understanding of software development principles and tools.
• Excellent communication skills to present technical information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Set the technical vision and direction for programs.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams developing algorithmic and data solutions.
• Manage program execution, ensuring schedule and budget adherence.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical abilities

Software development principles

Agile methodologies

Cloud computing familiarity

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering

Job description

MORSE Corp is an employee owned, small business based in Cambridge, MA, Arlington, VA, and Seattle, WA with a history of fielding cutting‑edge technology. MORSE boasts a specially selected team of scientists, engineers, and software developers to deliver best‑in‑class technical solutions that solve difficult multidisciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Set the technical vision and direction for programs, collaborating with internal technical staff and external customers
• Lead multi‑disciplinary teams developing algorithmic, software, cloud, and data solutions
• Manage program execution, ensuring schedule and budget adherence, and overseeing successful program delivery
• Cultivate strong relationships with external partners and stakeholders, advocating for MORSE’s technology and services
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, expanding our portfolio and driving long‑term growth
• Provide technical oversight and guidance to program team members

Requirements

• US Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance. Active Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI is preferred.
• Master’s degree or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in R&D, with a focus on AI/ML, software, and decision systems
• Proven leadership skills, with a track record of successfully managing high‑performing technical teams
• Deep understanding of software development principles, methods, and tools
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with the capacity to absorb complex technical information quickly
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly and persuasively to both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms and infrastructure is nice to have

MORSE Corp’s salary range for this role carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated. Depending on role eligibility, total compensation may also include bonus, stock, 401(k) match, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and life insurance. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year. MORSE maintains an 'open' leave policy that does not restrict exempt, regular full‑time employees to a specific number of paid sick or vacation days. However, this policy is not an 'unlimited' paid leave policy.

Compensation: $120,000 USD - $225,000 USD