Engineer VIII

Job Description

Job Description

Threat Tec, LLC, a rapidly growing Veteran-Owned Business, is the leader of Operational Environment (OE) replication and Threat Emulation/Wargaming solutions. Threat Tec brings innovative thinking and extensive experience to complex challenges for public and private sector customers. We work alongside our nation's defenders, developing solutions that drive success and protect our future. Join a team that is embodied by an unwavering commitment to professionalism, honesty, and innovation.

Job Description:

As an Engineer VIII on the RS3 UAS Contract, you will be a strategic leader, responsible for overseeing and guiding the development and implementation of advanced unmanned aerial systems (UAS). This highly senior position requires a deep understanding of engineering principles and extensive experience in leading complex, large-scale projects. You will take ownership of high-level technical decisions, providing leadership, mentorship, and direction to both senior and junior engineers. A Secret Clearance is required for this role to ensure secure operations within the contract’s parameters.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Must meet DoD 8570.01-M IAT II requirements.
• Minimum of 15 years of related job experience, gained post-degree from an accredited institution.
• Engineers must have received their engineering degree from an accredited program of study.
• Scientists must have received a science degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must be capable of receiving guidance from senior-level managers/engineers/scientists and working independently to accomplish assigned tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee engineering efforts in support of the RS3 UAS Contract, ensuring compliance with technical requirements, project objectives, and security standards.
• Take responsibility for the strategic direction of UAS projects, driving technical innovation and ensuring the successful execution of large-scale systems.
• Perform advanced technical analysis, assessments, and evaluations in areas related to UAS engineering.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to senior and junior engineers, fostering technical growth and development.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure alignment with overall program goals and mission success.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of engineering principles, methodologies, and practices as they relate to UAS.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale, complex engineering projects and make high-level technical decisions.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven track record in performing advanced technical analysis, system evaluations, and contributing to the strategic direction of major engineering initiatives.
• Active DoD 8570.01-M IAT II certification preferred.
• Must possess or be eligible to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time.

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