Technical Director

Jobtailor

Alabama

On-site

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a veteran technologist to lead the technical direction of its Missile Defense portfolio in Huntsville, AL. The role requires defining architecture across C2, fire control, and battle management systems, while developing and validating advanced algorithms for real-time missions.

You will mentor engineers, establish modeling standards, and drive end-to-end system delivery from concept to fielding, interfacing with DoD customers and prime contractors.

Qualifications

Active Top Secret clearance (required).
15+ years of experience in missile defense systems, Command & Control (C2), fire control, or battle management systems.
Demonstrated experience in system architecture and algorithm development.
Experience with modeling and simulation environments.
Experience with end-to-end system delivery (concept through fielding).
Software development experience.
Proven ability to lead and mentor technical teams.
Experience interfacing directly with DoD customers and/or prime contractors.
Preferred: Technical Fellow, Chief Engineer, or equivalent senior technical leader experience.
Preferred experience with sensor fusion, tracking, and targeting algorithms.
Preferred experience with AI/ML applications in defense systems.
Preferred experience with planners, battle management, sensor resource management, and fire control.
Preferred existing relationships within the Huntsville defense community.
PhD in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the technical direction of the Command & Control (C2), fire control, and battle management portfolio.
Define system architecture across C2, fire control systems, and battle management and sensor resource management.
Develop, review, guide, and approve algorithms.
Establish technical direction for modeling, simulation, and real-time system integration.
Address critical technical challenges and high-risk problem areas.
Ensure technical quality, performance, and scalability across programs.
Mentor and develop 2-4 high-potential engineers into senior algorithm and system leads.
Establish algorithm development standards, modeling and simulation approaches, and design and code review rigor.
Build a repeatable, scalable algorithm development pipeline.
Promote best practices across Agile development, testing, and integration.
Serve as the company’s senior technical representative in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and program milestone discussions.
Engage directly with Missile Defense Agency, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and prime contractor customers.
Translate customer needs into executable technical strategies.
Serve as a trusted technical authority during complex or high-risk situations.
Report to the President/CEO.

Skills

Algorithm Development

System Architecture

Modeling and Simulation

Software Development

End-to-End System Delivery

Sensor Fusion

Tracking Algorithms

Targeting Algorithms

Fire Control Systems

Battle Management Systems

Mentoring Technical Teams

Leadership

Communication

Education

PhD in Physics

PhD in Engineering

PhD in Mathematics

Tools

Agile Development

Simulation Environments

Job description

Lead the technical direction of the Command & Control (C2), fire control, and battle management portfolio
Define system architecture across C2, fire control systems, and battle management and sensor resource management
Develop, review, guide, and approve algorithms
Establish technical direction for modeling, simulation, and real-time system integration
Address critical technical challenges and high-risk problem areas
Ensure technical quality, performance, and scalability across programs
Mentor and develop 2-4 high-potential engineers into senior algorithm and system leads
Establish algorithm development standards, modeling and simulation approaches, and design and code review rigor
Build a repeatable, scalable algorithm development pipeline
Promote best practices across Agile development, testing, and integration
Serve as the company’s senior technical representative in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and program milestone discussions
Engage directly with Missile Defense Agency, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and prime contractor customers
Translate customer needs into executable technical strategies
Serve as a trusted technical authority during complex or high-risk situations
Report to the President/CEO

Requirements

Active Top Secret clearance (required)
15+ years of experience in missile defense systems, Command & Control (C2), fire control, or battle management systems
Demonstrated experience in system architecture and algorithm development
Experience with modeling and simulation environments
Experience with end-to-end system delivery (concept through fielding)
Software development experience
Proven ability to lead and mentor technical teams
Experience interfacing directly with DoD customers and/or prime contractors
Preferred: Technical Fellow, Chief Engineer, or equivalent senior technical leader experience
Preferred experience with sensor fusion, tracking, and targeting algorithms
Preferred experience with AI/ML applications in defense systems
Preferred experience with planners, battle management, sensor resource management, and fire control
Preferred existing relationships within the Huntsville defense community
PhD in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive expertise in Command & Control (C2) systems, algorithm development, and system architecture, with a strong focus on mentoring technical teams and engaging with defense customers. Proven ability to lead complex projects and establish best practices in algorithm development and modeling.

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