Technical Director - Algorithm Development - DoD

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., * 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 Core Responsibilities (Rebalanced)

1. Technical Authority (Top Priority) * Own and define system architecture across: o Command & Control (C2) o Fire control systems o Battle management and sensor resource management

• Review, guide, and approve algorithms developed by internal engineering teams
• 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: o Algorithm development standards o Modeling and simulation approaches o 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, * Serve as the company’s senior technical representative in: o Design reviews o Technical interchange meetings (TIMs) o Program milestone discussions

• Engage directly with customers including: o Missile Defense Agency (MDA) o U.S. Army programs o U.S. Navy programs o Prime contractors

• Translate customer needs into executable technical strategies
• Be the trusted authority customers rely on during complex or high-risk situations
• Comfortable balancing technical depth, leadership, and customer engagement

• Active Top Secret clearance

• 15+ years of experience in: o Missile defense systems o Command & Control (C2) o Fire control or battle management systems

• Demonstrated experience in: o System architecture and algorithm development o Modeling & simulation environments o End-to-end system delivery (concept through fielding)

• Proven ability to lead and mentor technical teams
• Experience interfacing directly with DoD customers and/or prime contractors, * Technical Fellow, Chief Engineer, or equivalent senior technical leader

• Experience with: o Sensor fusion, tracking, and targeting algorithms o AI/ML applications in defense systems o Planners, Battle Management, Sensor Resource Management, Fire Control

• Existing relationships within the Huntsville defense community
• PhD in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field

Compensation: 200-350K+ (depends on experience, education, skills, etc), plus annual bonus, * Competitive base salary

• Performance-based bonus tied to program success and growth