VP of Engineering — Defense Tech, Scale Systems & Teams

Vatn Systems; Bristol (RI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Job summary

A leader in defense technology is seeking a Vice President of Engineering to guide their technical organization. This role involves building high-performing teams, defining technical architecture, and ensuring reliable product delivery. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of engineering experience, with a proven track record in managing large teams in complex environments. The company offers a competitive compensation package and a mission-driven work culture dedicated to impactful solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience including 4+ years in leadership roles managing large teams.
• Experience in building engineering organizations in complex electromechanical products.
• Proven delivery of complex hardware and software products at scale.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a high-performing engineering organization.
• Define long-term technical vision and architecture for products.
• Drive disciplined, predictable software and hardware delivery.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Team management

Technical architecture

Secure development practices

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

AWS GovCloud

Azure Government

DevSecOps tooling

Job description

A leader in defense technology is seeking a Vice President of Engineering to guide their technical organization. This role involves building high-performing teams, defining technical architecture, and ensuring reliable product delivery. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of engineering experience, with a proven track record in managing large teams in complex environments. The company offers a competitive compensation package and a mission-driven work culture dedicated to impactful solutions.