Chief Engineer, Defense Projects

V2X, Inc.; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Learning resources

Employee assistance resources

Job summary

V2X, Inc. in Indianapolis, IN, seeks a Project Chief Engineer to lead technical execution for defense programs within the Rapid Defense Solutions Team.

You will own the technical baseline, drive architecture and interfaces, and coordinate cross-disciplinary teams to deliver mission-capable, compliant solutions aligned with customer requirements. Expect extensive DoD program leadership, risk management, and strong customer engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 15+ years of defense experience.
• Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams on DoD/aerospace programs.
• Proficiency with DoD acquisition lifecycle and V-model.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority and design owner for assigned programs.
• Develop, maintain, and control the technical baseline, architecture, interfaces, and design integrity.
• Lead cross-disciplinary technical teams across systems, software, hardware, cybersecurity, integration, and test.
• Act as the customer-facing technical lead for reviews and program execution.
• Identify, assess, and manage technical risks throughout the program lifecycle.
• Collaborate with the Program Manager to ensure technical cost, schedule, and performance objectives are achieved.
• Lead technical gate reviews and readiness assessments (PRRs, FRBs, CTS).
• Ensure compliance with DoD MIL-STD, ITAR, cyber standards.
• Lead resolution of critical technical issues impacting program execution.
• Provide technical leadership for proposals, including BOE and architecture development.
• Partner with V2X engineering leadership to ensure application of project execution processes and independent technical assessments.

Skills

Chief Engineer experience

IPT Lead

Lead Systems Engineer

Defense programs

DoD acquisition lifecycle

Systems engineering V-model

Technical review process

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

V2X, Inc. in Indianapolis, IN, seeks a Project Chief Engineer to lead technical execution for defense programs within the Rapid Defense Solutions Team.

You will own the technical baseline, drive architecture and interfaces, and coordinate cross-disciplinary teams to deliver mission-capable, compliant solutions aligned with customer requirements. Expect extensive DoD program leadership, risk management, and strong customer engagement.