Engineering Technology Leader

Job Description

Job Description

ES3 is seeking a high-ranking executive who will be responsible for establishing, growing, and overseeing technology development efforts at the new ES3 Jacksonville, Florida enterprise—a 23,000 square foot Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) center focused on aerospace, defense, and other heavy industries.

The primary responsibilities of this dynamic role include :

• Identify technology areas to pursue along with products and services to develop based on commercial and military end user needs and requirements.
• Seek out funding sources for engineering teams to secure—commercial, military, and Government grants.
• Attend conferences and trade shows to keep a pulse on industry needs and developing technologies while presenting ES3 capabilities and accomplishments.
• Guide RDT&E efforts in ensure that the developing technologies meet evolving industry requirements.
• Ensure proper staffing is identified and retained to support technical operations.
• Promote a work culture that is pleasant, productive, respectful, and responsive.
• Promote a work ethic that adheres to the highest standards for technical honesty and excellence.
• Ensure day-to-day operations align to strategic plans.
• Mentor young engineers, scientists, and technicians to be thoughtful, thorough, creative, and effective.
• Nurture a good working relationship with ES3’s other facilities—California, Georgia, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah that is pleasant, integrated, and mutually beneficial.
• Bring to ES3 ideas and expertise that can help us grow and improve.

The Engineering Technology Leader position will report the ES3 Director of Southeast Operations who is located in Warner Robins, Georgia.

Position Start Date :

ES3 will accommodate the candidate’s selection of a start date. The lease for the ES3 Jacksonville, Florida facility has been signed. Renovations are beginning and scheduled to be complete for an October 1, 2024 occupancy date. ES3 would prefer a start date before October 1, 2024 however, ES3 is willing to wait for the right candidate. ES3 hopes the candidate can accept the position quickly even if the start date is weeks or months away so that the candidate can have input into the ongoing facility renovations.

Candidate Skills & Capabilities Required :

Education & Work Experience Requirements :

Other Requirements :

Flexible Work Environment :

The position can be performed both virtually and in person to maximize the effectiveness of strategic goals. The candidate must be adaptable to working in a hybrid model, seamlessly transitioning between remote work and on-site presence as necessary to enhance collaboration, drive project success, and align with strategic objectives.

Compensation and Benefits :

ES3 strives for a pleasant, cooperative, and rewarding work environment along with a very competitive total compensation package. Benefits include :