Technical Director

Archarithms Inc; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance options

Generous 401K plan

Competitive salaries

Continuous career growth opportunities

Flexible schedules including remote工作

Job summary

Arcarithm is seeking a corporate Technical Director to lead the technical direction of our Command & Control, fire control, and battle management portfolio in Huntsville. This role combines hands-on engineering with senior leadership and strong customer credibility.

You will set architecture, mentor 2–4 engineers to senior levels, and engage with DoD programs to ensure quality and scalability. Flexible schedules including remote work are available to support growth and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in missile defense, C2, and fire control systems.
• Experience in system architecture, modeling & simulation, and end-to-end delivery.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical authority across C2, fire control, and battle management.
• Define architecture and lead algorithms for critical systems.
• Mentor engineers and promote best practices across programs.

Skills

Missile defense systems

Command & Control (C2)

Fire control or battle management

System architecture

Algorithm development

Modeling & simulation

DoD customer interfacing

Education

PhD in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field

Job description

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Technical Director

Full Time Huntsville, AL, US

WE ARE ARCARITHM, and we are changing the world!

If you are ready to grow your career and change the world with us, then join the Arcarithm team!

We are located in beautiful, downtown Huntsville, AL, one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S.! At Arcarithm, we cultivate and foster an environment of integrity, open communication, work life balance, and career development.

Arcarithm is currently seeking top talent in the areas of full stack software development, artificial intelligence, optimization, and data analytics. You will work in a dynamic and challenging environment alongside our customers which include Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, US Army, US Navy, US Air Force, the Missile Defense Agency, and NASA on cutting edge technologies including machine learning, augmented and virtual reality, big data analytics, and more!

We are committed to investing in our employees by offering

• comprehensive health insurance options
• a generous 401K plan
• competitive salaries
• continuous career growth opportunities
• flexible schedules including remote work
• mentoring and performance incentives

Position: Technical Director

Location: Huntsville, AL
Clearance: Active Top Secret (required)
Reports to: President/CEO

Position Overview

We are seeking a corporate Technical Director to lead the technical direction of our Command & Control (C2), fire control, and battle management portfolio. This position is responsible for setting architecture, elevating internal engineering talent, and serving as a trusted technical authority to customers.

The role is focused on day‑to‑day technical work while emphasizing technical leadership, mentorship, and customer‑facing credibility, with hands‑on engagement in high‑impact areas.

Core Responsibilities

1. Technical Authority

• Own and define system architecture across:
  • Command & Control (C2)
  • Fire control systems
  • Battle management and sensor resource management
• Develop, review, guide, and approve algorithms
• Establish technical direction for modeling, simulation, and real‑time system integration
• Step into critical technical challenges and high‑risk problem areas as needed
• Ensure technical quality, performance, and scalability across programs
• Mentor and develop 2–4 high‑potential engineers into senior algorithm and system leads
• Establish and enforce:
  • Algorithm development standards
  • Modeling and simulation approaches
  • Design and code review rigor
• Build a repeatable, scalable “algorithm development pipeline”
• Promote best practices across Agile development, testing, and integration
• Strengthen the organization’s ability to deliver complex technical solutions without reliance on a single expert

3. Customer Credibility

• Serve as the company’s senior technical representative in:
  • Design reviews
  • Technical interchange meetings (TIMs)
  • Program milestone discussions
• Engage directly with customers including:
  • Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
  • U.S. Army programs
  • U.S. Navy programs
  • Prime contractors
• Translate customer needs into executable technical strategies
• Be the trusted authority customers rely on during complex or high‑risk situations

Required Qualifications

• 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
  • Modeling & simulation environments
  • End‑to‑end system delivery (concept through fielding)
  • Software development
• Proven ability to lead and mentor technical teams
• Experience interfacing directly with DoD customers and/or prime contractors

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical Fellow, Chief Engineer, or equivalent senior technical leader
• Experience with:
  • Sensor fusion, tracking, and targeting algorithms
  • AI/ML applications in defense systems
  • Planners, Battle Management, Sensor Resource Management, Fire Control
• Existing relationships within the Huntsville defense community
• PhD in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Former hands‑on algorithm developer who now operates at the system and architecture level
• Able to mentor and scale a team, not just solve problems individually
• Commands instant credibility with customers and primes
• Comfortable balancing technical depth, leadership, and customer engagement

Arcarithm is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.