Vice President of Engineering

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, * 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.

• 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., * 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

• 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.