Maritime Chief Engineer with Security Clearance

QinetiQ US; Franklin (MA); Sur place; USD 185 000 - 225 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

QinetiQ US in Franklin, MA seeks a Maritime Chief Engineer to serve as the technical authority for Maritime products and systems. You will lead system architecture, requirements, integration, and risk management to meet Navy and DoD standards.

You will build cross‑functional teams, drive to production readiness, and ensure safety critical mission systems are delivered on time and within budget, with a focus on MBSE, SysML, and verification across the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marine, Systems, Mechanical, Electrical or Software engineering, with a minimum of 15 years experience in a relevant field
• Deep understanding of systems engineering, product development, and overall engineering process
• Experience in a senior role leading maritime programs from initial concept through test and delivery to customers
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret clearance
• Experience with Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) and SysML using MagicDraw
• Willingness to Travel 25% to QinetiQ, customer and test sites
• Masters Degree or higher preferred with minimum 12 years equivalent experience; knowledge of DOD/SAE/IEEE/IPC standards

Responsabilités

• Act as the technical authority for Maritime programs, guiding system architecture and engineering oversight
• Lead system architecture evaluations, technology trade studies, and performance assessments
• Define and refine system requirements to align with government specifications and mission needs
• Oversee engineering from concept through qualification, ensuring technical integrity throughout the lifecycle
• Ensure compliance with NAVSEA/DoD standards and oversee design reviews
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks and conduct mission-ess analyses

Connaissances

Technical leadership

System architecture

MBSE

SysML

Requirements management

Risk management

DoD/navy standards

Test & integration

Project management

Security clearance

Formation

Bachelors in Marine/Systems/Engineering

Masters degree preferred

Outils

MagicDraw

Creo/SolidWorks/Altium

DOORS

Windchill

MRP/ERP

Description du poste

Position Overview The Maritime Chief Engineer will serve as the ultimate technical authority for Maritime products and systems. If selected for the role, you will be responsible for system architecture, requirements, integration, compliance, and risk management. You will ensure the delivered system meets all customer, regulatory, cost, and schedule requirements. Your spectrum of support will be diverse in nature and require you to leverage your technical expertise as well as leadership skills to set objectives, build cross-functional teams, and rapidly drive to completion. The ability to leverage your intuition and prior experience will be key in making sure the right design, analysis, and test steps are completed to ensure success. The ideal candidate will leverage their experience executing and successfully completing prior highly optimized multi-disciplinary projects. Reporting to the Vice President of Maritime, this strategic leadership role ensures definition, allocation, and control of technical baselines that meet contractual requirements. The near‑term priority is two major defense hardware programs at our Franklin, MA site, serving the U.S. Navy through a prime contractor partner, as they advance from low‑rate initial production through production readiness into sustained rate delivery. You will be responsible for end‑to‑end technical leadership, ensuring that these complex, safety critical, and mission critical Maritime systems are architected, developed, integrated, tested, and delivered in compliance with stringent Navy requirements. Responsibilities Technical Authority and System Architecture * Act as the technical authority for the Maritime programs, guiding all aspects of system architecture, integration, and engineering oversight * Lead system architecture evaluations, technology trade studies, and performance assessments to shape development paths and ensure mission alignment * Ensure system designs meet or exceeds customer requirements and integrate all subsystems into a cohesive top level system Requirements Definition and Baseline Control * Define and refine system requirements to align with government specifications and mission needs * Maintain the technical baseline, ensuring all engineering deliverables meet sea worthiness, performance, schedule, and cost objectives * Translate customer performance thresholds and DoW acquisition objectives into verified, fielded systems Engineering Oversight Across the Lifecycle * Oversee engineering from concept through qualification, ensuring technical integrity throughout the lifecycle * Direct design integration across hardware, software, and external interfaces to ensure interoperability * Lead or support verification and validation, including test planning, execution, and readiness assessments Compliance and Standards * Ensure compliance with DoW standards, government regulations, and industry requirements (e.g., NAVSEA, DoW quality/security standards) * Oversee configuration audits, design reviews, and quality checks to ensure technical products meet required standards Risk Management and Mission Assurance * Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks, including performance, integration, and technology risks * Conduct mission‑effectiveness analyses and evaluate technology feasibility as part of systems engineering activities Leadership of Engineering Teams * Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, providing guidance, mentoring, and technical direction * Identify program specific engineering hours (LOE and Detailed WBS inputs) and skill sets required to execute the program plan

• Ensure engineering tasks are completed on time, within budget, and at required quality levels Cross‑Functional and Customer Engagement * Collaborate with program management, production, quality, and business development to ensure alignment across programs * Engage with Prime and government customers (e.g., Navy) to communicate technical status, risks, and decisions * Support proposal development, including technical baselines, BOEs, and concept development Process, Policy, and Technical Governance * Develop and implement engineering processes, standards, and best practices specific to the product area to ensure technical excellence * Ensure proper documentation, configuration management, and adherence to engineering procedures * Drive continuous improvement and establish meaningful technical metrics
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
• Required Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Marine, Systems, Mechanical, Electrical or Software engineering, with a minimum of 15 years experience in a relevant field
• Deep understanding of systems engineering, product development, and overall engineering process
• Experience in a senior role leading maritime programs from initial concept through test and delivery to customers
• Strong understanding of the "why" behind systems design
• Experience working on mission‑critical DoW systems
• Proven history of delivery when presented with open‑ended problems, balancing technical analysis with test and validation to move rapidly through new production design
• Experience creating teams and focusing them around a common vision, leading by example and embodying high ownership over the problem and the technical solution
• Experience with Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) and SysML using MagicDraw
• Experience with requirements management and traceability
• Experience with validation of complex systems
• Willingness to Travel 25% to QinetiQ, customer and test sites. Some international travel may be required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret clearance
• Preferred Qualifications * Masters Degree or higher is preferred with a minimum of 12 years equivalent experience in a relevant field
• Knowledge and experience with DOD, SAE, IEEE, and/or IPC standards
• Experience with NAVSEA S9074‑AQ‑GIB‑010/248, T9074‑AS‑GIB‑010/271 (NDT methods), S9074‑AR‑GIB‑010/278 (fabrication welding/inspection), and MIL‑STD‑1689
• Experience with DOORS or an equivalent Requirement Management tool
• Working knowledge of ME and/or EE CAD Tools (Creo, Solidworks, Altium, etc.)
• Experience with Navy integration * Familiarity with CMMI Level 3 Processes
• Experience with manufacturing and production programs
• Experience with Windchill * Familiar with Data Collection and Analysis tools
• Experience using MRP/ERP systems
• Active Secret or higher level security clearance. Pay Transparency The salary range for this role is $185,000- $225,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.