Maritime Chief Engineer

Position OverviewThe Maritime Chief Engineer will serve as the ultimate technical authority for Maritime products and systems. If selected for the role, you will be responsible for system architecture, requirements, integration, compliance, and risk management. You will ensure the delivered system meets all customer, regulatory, cost, and schedule requirements.Your spectrum of support will be diverse in nature and require you to leverage your technical expertise as well as leadership skills to set objectives, build cross-functional teams, and rapidly drive to completion. The ability to leverage your intuition and prior experience will be key in making sure the right design, analysis, and test steps are completed to ensure success. The ideal candidate will leverage their experience executing and successfully completing prior highly optimized multi-disciplinary projects.Reporting to the Vice President of Maritime, this strategic leadership role ensures definition, allocation, and control of technical baselines that meet contractual requirements. The near-term priority is two major defense hardware programs at our Franklin, MA site, serving the U.S. Navy through a prime contractor partner, as they advance from low-rate initial production through production readiness into sustained rate delivery. You will be responsible for end-to-end technical leadership, ensuring that these complex, safety critical, and mission critical Maritime systems are architected, developed, integrated, tested, and delivered in compliance with stringent Navy requirements.ResponsibilitiesTechnical Authority and System ArchitectureAct as the technical authority for the Maritime programs, guiding all aspects of system architecture, integration, and engineering oversightLead system architecture evaluations, technology trade studies, and performance assessments to shape development paths and ensure mission alignmentEnsure system designs meet or exceeds customer requirements and integrate all subsystems into a cohesive top level systemRequirements Definition and Baseline ControlDefine and refine system requirements to align with government specifications and mission needsMaintain the technical baseline, ensuring all engineering deliverables meet sea worthiness, performance, schedule, and cost objectivesTranslate customer performance thresholds and DoW acquisition objectives into verified, fielded systemsEngineering Oversight Across the LifecycleOversee engineering from concept through qualification, ensuring technical integrity throughout the lifecycleDirect design integration across hardware, software, and external interfaces to ensure interoperabilityLead or support verification and validation, including test planning, execution, and readiness assessmentsCompliance and StandardsEnsure compliance with DoW standards, government regulations, and industry requirements (e.g., NAVSEA, DoW quality/security standards)Oversee configuration audits, design reviews, and quality checks to ensure technical products meet required standardsRisk Management and Mission AssuranceIdentify, assess, and mitigate technical risks, including performance, integration, and technology risksConduct mission?effectiveness analyses and evaluate technology feasibility as part of systems engineering activitiesLeadership of Engineering TeamsLead multidisciplinary engineering teams, providing guidance, mentoring, and technical directionIdentify program specific engineering hours (LOE and Detailed WBS inputs) and skill sets required to execute the program planEnsure engineering tasks are completed on time, within budget, and at required quality levelsCross?Functional and Customer EngagementCollaborate with program management, production, quality, and business development to ensure alignment across programsEngage with Prime and government customers (e.g., Navy) to communicate technical status, risks, and decisionsSupport proposal development, including technical baselines, BOEs, and concept developmentProcess, Policy, and Technical GovernanceDevelop and implement engineering processes, standards, and best practices specific to the product area to ensure technical excellenceEnsure proper documentation, configuration management, and adherence to engineering proceduresDrive continuous improvement and establish meaningful technical metricsRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Marine, Systems, Mechanical, Electrical or Software engineering, with a minimum of 15 years experience in a relevant fieldDeep understanding of systems engineering, product development, and overall engineering processExperience in a senior role leading maritime programs from initial concept through test and delivery to customersStrong understanding of the "why" behind systems designExperience working on mission-critical DoW systemsProven history of delivery when presented with open-ended problems, balancing technical analysis with test and validation to move rapidly through new production designExperience creating teams and focusing them around a common vision, leading by example and embodying high ownership over the problem and the technical solutionExperience with Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) and SysML using MagicDrawExperience with requirements management and traceabilityExperience with validation of complex systemsWillingness to Travel 25% to QinetiQ, customer and test sites. Some international travel may be required.Must be able to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearancePreferred QualificationsMasters Degree or higher is preferred with a minimum of 12 years equivalent experience in a relevant fieldKnowledge and experience with DOD, SAE, IEEE, and/or IPC standardsExperience with NAVSEA S9074?AQ?GIB?010/248, T9074?AS?GIB?010/271 (NDT methods), S9074?AR?GIB?010/278 (fabrication welding/inspection), and MIL?STD?1689Experience with DOORS or an equivalent Requirement Management toolWorking knowledge of ME and/or EE CAD Tools (Creo, Solidworks, Altium, etc.)Experience with Navy integrationFamiliarity with CMMI Level 3 ProcessesExperience with manufacturing and production programsExperience with WindchillFamiliar with Data Collection and Analysis toolsExperience using MRP/ERP systemsActive Secret or higher level security clearance.Pay TransparencyThe salary range for this role is $185,000- $225,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Company EEO StatementAccessibility/Accommodation:If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 1 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.