Senior Chief Engineer, Defense Systems Strategy Lead

V2X Inc

Indianapolis (IN)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

V2X Inc in Indianapolis is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead technical strategy across Rapid Reaction programs. You will oversee area-wide engineering execution, mentor leaders, chair major reviews, and ensure bids are technically compliant and affordable.

The role requires 15+ years of systems engineering leadership in DoD or related security environments, active DoD Secret clearance, and proven capability in MBSE, EVMS, and complex system integration.

Qualifications

15+ years of experience leading complex systems engineering across programs—ideally in DoD or equivalent national security environments.
Proven background in technical briefs to subcontractors, executives, and customers.
Experience planning, managing, and leading execution of area‑level integration/IV&V activities, with emphasis on reuse, modularity, and affordability.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain the area technical roadmap aligned to Rapid Reaction business AoP and pipeline; ensure reuse, cost reduction, and competitiveness across products.
Partner with Program Management and Business Development on pursuits and capture activities; provide or engage Solutions Architects for the portfolio.
Coordinate pursuit strategy, set initial cost targets, and designate proposal volume leads.
Coordinate the supply and delegation of technical authority to meet each program’s needs.
Own the execution rigor framework for all programs in the area; ensure AoP targets are met/exceeded.
Establish compliant engineering processes aligned to area needs; represent Engineering at Business Reviews.
Drive technically compliant and executable bids with known risks and opportunities; approve estimates within DoA.
Determine the IR Chair for internal engineering gates; chair large internal design reviews and uphold SME review rigor.