Chief Engineer

Limachamber; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corp is seeking a Chief Engineer in Beavercreek, OH to lead engineering efforts for a future PACAF R&D project focused on delivering warfighter-ready capabilities. The role anticipates on-site work with travel to CONUS/OCONUS locations. A PhD in an engineering discipline is preferred, with extensive DoD experience and a Top Secret/SCI clearance requirement.

Ideal candidates have 20+ years in engineering with 12+ years in the DoD, and prior experience managing a large R&D organization. U.S.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Top Secret with SCI eligibility clearance required.
• 20+ years of experience in engineering with 12+ years in the DoD.
• PhD is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a technology portfolio and the business operations of a complex R&D organization in AFRL.
• Direct an R&D organization with 100+ employees.
• Provide technical review and guidance for R&D programs.
• Serve as a member of an Executive Group.
• Develop and manage large ($100M+) R&D budgets.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and AFLCMC to move projects to full acquisition.
• Work with C5ISRT, counter-C5ISRT, and Agile Combat Employment initiatives is a plus.

Skills

Technology portfolio management

Executive leadership

R&D program guidance

Large program budgeting

subcontractor collaboration

C5ISRT knowledge

Agile/DoD practices

Education

Master's degree in engineering

PhD in engineering

Job description

DCS is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the engineering efforts for a future PACAF research, development, integration, testing and evaluation project.The effort will deliver warfighter-ready capabilities to PACAF.

The position is anticipated to be in Beavercreek, OH with some travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations.

The ideal candidate would have a PhD in an Engineering Discipline with prior experience supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory.Ideally, the candidate would be a retired USAF Colonel or GS-15 or equivalent.

Essential Job Functions:

Prior experience managing a technology portfolio and the business operations of a complex R&D Organization in AFRL.

Led and managed an R&D Organization with 100+ employees.

Provided technical review and guidance for R&D programs.

Prior experience serving as a member of an Executive Group.

Experience developing and managing large ($100M+ R&D budgets.

Ability to work with large and small business subcontractors to research a project, develop solutions, integration of solutions, test and evaluation of solutions, deliver a prototype project, and work with AFLCMC to move projects to full acquisition.

Experience with C5ISRT, counter-C5ISRT, and Agile Combat Employment is a plus.

Travel:

Travel may be required per the customer's discretion

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret Level Clearance with SCI eligibility.

Master's Degree or PhD in an engineering field and 20+ years of experience with 12+ years of experience in the DoD.PhD is preferred.

DCS Corp is an Affinity Action/Equal Opportunity/Male/Female/Veterans/Pay Transparency Employer.

Licenses / Certifications: N/A