VP of Engineering (1150513)

The Judge Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Onsite dining

Wellness programs

Gym reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Judge Group seeks a Vice President of Engineering in Austin to lead the engineering organization and directly manage project execution. The role oversees a fully staffed team driving product development, system integration, sustaining engineering, and disciplined program execution.

Responsibilities include managing schedules and budgets, ensuring regulatory compliance (UL/MIL-STD/DO-160), and collaborating with Operations and Quality to ensure manufacturability. ITAR access may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required or related technical field.
• Minimum of 10 years engineering leadership experience in aerospace/defense or electromechanical environments.
• Proven track record managing projects and programs and delivering complex products on schedule.
• Ability to obtain access to ITAR-controlled information and technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the engineering organization and oversee project and program execution.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across electrical, mechanical, software, firmware, test, and network engineering.
• Oversee product lifecycle from concept to sustainment and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Own program schedules, budgets, risks, milestones, and cross-functional coordination.
• Improve engineering processes, design controls, and execution methodologies.
• Collaborate with Operations and Quality to ensure manufacturability and compliance.
• Support customer engagements and proposals with technical leadership.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Engineering change management

Job description

Location

Austin, TX

Cedar Park, Texas

Salary

$170,000.00 USD Annually - $205,000.00 USD Annually

Work Arrangement

100% Onsite

Vice President of Engineering

Position Overview

Vice President of Engineering to lead engineering organization and directly manage project and program execution. This role is responsible for overseeing a fully staffed engineering team and driving product development, system integration, sustaining engineering, compliance, schedule management, risk management, and disciplined program execution

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the engineering organization while directly managing project and program execution.


• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, including electrical, mechanical, software, firmware, test, and network engineering functions.


• Oversee the complete product lifecycle, including concept development, design, prototyping, verification, qualification testing coordination, product release, and sustaining engineering.


• Ensure compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001 design and development processes.


• Own and actively manage program schedules, budgets, risks, milestones, and cross-functional coordination activities.


• Improve engineering processes, documentation, design controls, and execution methodologies.


• Collaborate closely with Operations and Quality teams to ensure manufacturability, regulatory compliance, and product repeatability.


• Support customer engagements and proposal development by providing technical leadership and expertise.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Master’s degree preferred.


• Minimum of 10 years of engineering leadership experience within aerospace, defense, power systems, or electromechanical product environments.


• Proven experience leading engineering organizations in a manufacturing environment.


• Strong understanding of system-level integration involving power modules, converters, filters, thermal systems, and mechanical packaging.


• Experience working with regulatory and compliance standards including UL, MIL-STD, FCC, CE, and DO-160.


• Demonstrated success managing projects and programs while delivering complex products on schedule.


• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.


• Ability to obtain access to information and technology subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants must qualify as U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating modular power components.


• Background in defense or aerospace product development and qualification programs.


• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and engineering change management processes.


• Experience leading established engineering teams through periods of organizational growth and scale.

Industry Experience

Candidates with experience in aerospace, defense, power electronics, electromechanical systems, advanced manufacturing

Benefits Highlights

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care.


• Company-sponsored life and disability insurance programs.


• Four weeks of paid time off available upon hire.


• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.


• Subsidized onsite dining featuring healthy meal options.


• Wellness programs, gym membership reimbursement, and health-focused employee initiatives.


• Financial planning, elder care, stress management, and personal development resources.


• Tuition reimbursement and strong support for professional development and continuing education.