Maritime Chief Engineer with Security Clearance

QinetiQ US; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US is seeking a Maritime Chief Engineer who will serve as the technical authority for maritime products and systems. You will own system architecture, requirements, integration, compliance, and risk management, coordinating with cross‑functional teams to meet Navy qualifications and program milestones.

The role requires overseeing end‑to‑end engineering efforts, from design to test and delivery, with a focus on safety, reliability, and production readiness at the Franklin, MA site.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a relevant engineering field.
• Minimum 12 years of equivalent experience in a maritime/defense environment.
• Active DoD security clearance (SECRET or higher) required.
• Experience with NAVSEA standards and MIL‑STD guidelines preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure engineering tasks are completed on time, within budget, and at required quality levels.
• Collaborate with program management, production, quality, and business development to align across programs.
• Engage with Navy customers to communicate technical status, risks, and decisions.
• Support proposal development, including technical baselines, BOEs, and concept development.
• Drive engineering processes, standards, configuration management, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Maritime systems

Requirements management

Risk assessment

Education

Master's degree or higher in engineering

Tools

DOORS

Creo

SolidWorks

Altium

Windchill

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Why Join QinetiQ US? If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives. Position Overview The Maritime Cheif 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.

• 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
• 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 security 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. Company EEO Statement Accessibility/Accommodation: If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to or call [phone] Opt. 1 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information. QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.