Deputy Technical Director - Surface Warfare Tech (Telework)

Naval Sea Systems Command; Port Hueneme (CA); Remote; USD 198,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Sea Systems Command in Port Hueneme, CA, seeks a Deputy Technical Director to lead research, development, transition, and in-service engineering for surface warfare and combat systems.

You will provide executive leadership and strategic advice to NAVSEA and Navy leaders on priorities, technology investment, and fleet readiness; a professional engineering degree and licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required with ABET accreditation or equivalent.
• Professional registration/licensure (EI/EIT/PE) or passing FE exam is acceptable.
• Combination of education and experience demonstrating engineering knowledge and practical application.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and strategic advice to NAVSEA and Navy leaders on research priorities and technology investment.
• Lead engineering teams across NAVSEA, directing complex technical and strategic projects for surface warfare and combat systems.
• Oversee in-service engineering, product support, and fleet readiness initiatives.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic advisory

Engineering leadership

Education

Engineering degree (ABET-accredited)

Professional licensure (EI/EIT/PE)

Job description

Naval Sea Systems Command in Port Hueneme, CA, seeks a Deputy Technical Director to lead research, development, transition, and in-service engineering for surface warfare and combat systems.

You will provide executive leadership and strategic advice to NAVSEA and Navy leaders on priorities, technology investment, and fleet readiness; a professional engineering degree and licensure are required.