Lead Engineer - Secret Clearance, DoD Systems

Insight Global; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 124,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA/FSA/DCFS options

401k with employer matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an Engineering Lead to manage a diverse team of contractors and customer personnel on NUWC programs. You will guide assessment, integration, testing and fielding of advanced technologies, resolving issues and serving as SME across the program.

The role requires 10+ years in engineering management, active clearance, and experience with SIGINT/ELINT. You will drive strategy, confirm technical execution, and prepare briefs and proposals for key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or 10+ years DoD engineering experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a position requiring engineering management expertise.
• Active Secret clearance / ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• Experience supporting NUWC Division Newport.
• Experience with SIGINT/ELINT.
• Track record of complex problem-solving aptitude.
• Strong customer and user relations skills and experience at technical interchange meetings.
• Excellent written communication with experience in white papers and proposals.
• Ability to bring vision and innovation to the engineering function; strong collaboration with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day execution activities of the Engineering team with the Program Manager.
• Identify technical improvements and project execution efficiencies.
• Develop and implement process enhancements.
• Investigate root causes of issues.
• Develop strategy for a large intel-focused organization based on objectives, market forces, and best practices.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders including customers, partners, and suppliers.
• Review with site lead to ensure execution across NUWC programs.
• Recommend innovative ideas and solutions for current requirements.
• Participate in planning, risk management, and technical risk mitigation.
• Generate briefs, white papers, and proposals.
• Support reviews, demonstrations, and technical meetings with stakeholders.
• Develop strategic plans to achieve objectives and improve team effectiveness.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

RDT&E knowledge

NUWC experience

SIGINT/ELINT

System of systems

White papers

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

10+ years DoD Eng exp

Job description

Insight Global is seeking an Engineering Lead to manage a diverse team of contractors and customer personnel on NUWC programs. You will guide assessment, integration, testing and fielding of advanced technologies, resolving issues and serving as SME across the program.

The role requires 10+ years in engineering management, active clearance, and experience with SIGINT/ELINT. You will drive strategy, confirm technical execution, and prepare briefs and proposals for key stakeholders.