Vice President of Engineering

Vice President of Engineering

About the Company

Pioneering provider of precision energetics systems & explosive solutions

Industry

Internet

Type

Privately Held

Founded

1836

Employees

501-1000

Specialties

• separation systems
• flight termination systems
• motor ignition systems
• signal transfer systems
• breaching systems
• eod & demolition
• satellite & spacecraft
• armored vehicle protection
• industrial systems
• clearance & disruption
• spacecraft dispensing
• hold down and release mechanisms
• and flight termination systems

Business Classifications

About the Role

The Company is seeking a visionary Vice President of Engineering to lead the transformation of its workforce, culture, and capabilities. The successful candidate will be at the forefront of the organization's mission to design, build, and support technologies that protect nations, connect people, and explore new frontiers. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of the company, which is poised for significant growth in the next 3-5 years. The Vice President of Engineering will be responsible for leading the engineering team in the design and development of energetic and electronic products for various markets, including launch vehicles, missiles, satellites, and warfighters.

The ideal candidate will have a BS / MS in an engineering discipline, a minimum of 15 years' experience in project, design, or related engineering, and a proven track record of leading products through all stages of development and into production. Key competencies for success in this role include lean and continuous improvement expertise, inspirational leadership, talent development, and a strong background in technical and industry expertise, particularly in high-mix, low-volume engineering environments. The role requires a leader with excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills, who is passionate about people, innovation, and continuous improvement. The candidate must also have the ability to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance and be capable of working on U.S. DoD and ITAR restricted products.

Hiring Manager Title

Business Unit President

Travel Percent

Less than 10%

Functions