Head of Engineering

Webster & Webster Associates; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Webster & Webster Associates is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead a multi-site team in delivering rugged computing hardware. This role demands visionary leadership to enhance operational governance and product quality while aligning with strategic business goals.

Candidates should possess at least 10 years of leadership experience in complex engineering programs, ideally within aerospace or defense sectors. The position requires relocation to Atlanta, GA.

This is an onsite role with a direct hire employment type offering a high-visibility platform for innovation in rugged computing solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in engineering.
• Background in aerospace, defense, embedded computing, or ruggedized electronics.
• Familiarity with ITAR, ISO, and defense industry compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic planning and lifecycle management of hardware portfolio.
• Utilize ROI and risk assessment methodologies for project evaluation.
• Drive capacity building and role clarity across engineering teams.
• Ensure adherence to ISO procedures and regulatory frameworks.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering Management

Financial Acumen

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Advanced degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Product Lifecycle Management Platforms

Modern Enterprise Planning Tools

Job description

Are you a seasoned technical executive who excels at optimizing cross-disciplinary engineering teams to deliver rugged, high-reliability computing hardware to market?

A dominant global innovator in ruggedized systems design and open-architecture hardware solutions is looking for a Head Engineering. Working at the executive level, you will provide visionary leadership to scale a multi-site team encompassing electrical, mechanical, systems, and software engineering. Your mission is to establish rigorous operational governance, optimize cross-functional workflows, and ensure that all technical investments maximize product quality and cost-effectiveness. In this position, you will serve as a core strategist alongside business leaders to drive product innovation that aligns with strict industry requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the strategic planning and lifecycle management of the computing hardware portfolio to prioritize high-value, market-focused initiatives.
• Utilize rigorous ROI and risk assessment methodologies to evaluate technical projects, balancing engineering innovation with corporate financial targets.
• Champion lean operating models and process simplification to shorten development cycle times and eliminate structural inefficiencies.
• Drive capacity building and role clarity across distributed engineering sites, guiding technical teams through organizational growth and transformation.
• Coordinate closely with project management, operations, and finance teams to align hardware development priorities with strategic customer commitments.
• Ensure strict adherence to ISO procedures, regulatory frameworks, and engineering best practices to maintain standard-setting quality.
• Represent the firm's technological vision in executive discussions, major client engagements, and global technical committees.

Core Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a highly related technical field.
• At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience directing complex engineering programs and cross-functional teams.
• Deep professional background in aerospace, defense, embedded computing, or ruggedized electronics markets.
• Strong financial acumen with proven success managing engineering budgets, resource forecasting, and operational KPIs.
• Familiarity with engineering design pipelines, product lifecycle management platforms, and modern enterprise planning tools.
• Working knowledge of ITAR, ISO, and defense industry regulatory compliance parameters.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and align distributed teams across a global infrastructure.

If you are an analytical, execution-oriented technical leader with a track record of driving operational excellence within advanced engineering frameworks, we want to hear from you. This position offers a high-visibility platform to shape the next generation of rugged computing platforms. Take the next step in your professional journey by submitting your resume and an overview of your engineering accomplishments to Webster & Webster Associates today.

Title: Head of Engineering

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Location: Relocation to Atlanta, GA is required

Location Type: Onsite

Relocation: Yes

Job ID: JO-2604-137906