Chief Engineer

Chief Engineer

Why This is an Exciting Role:

This BI&A PRIME contract is seeking a Chief Engineer to join their program. You will help oversee teams of engineers & developers that build and enhance high-visibility, collaborative web application tools used in the day-to-day mission, across the customer enterprise and across the broader Intelligence Community (IC). Your work will enable data to be updated and shared in real-time and will help drive more informed and timely decisions in matters of national security.

About The Job BI&A is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the design, development, and technical integration for a product line of critical network capabilities. A successful candidate will not only have a strong technical background but must also possess a vision for leadership that embraces BI&A’s mission to be a leader in the defense technology ecosystem across technical and programmatic domains.

As Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for the end-to-end technical success and architectural coherence of complex, multi-disciplinary network systems. You will operate at the intersection of complex engineering challenges. You will work directly with our most senior technical leaders, program managers, and customers to define, build, and deliver next-generation capabilities that impact national security.

·         Technical Vision & Architecture: Own and define the comprehensive technical architecture, design principles, and engineering roadmap for a complex suite of knowledge management tools.

·         System Integrity & Risk Management: Serve as the ultimate technical arbiter, ensuring the integrity, reliability, security, and survivability of our network systems in contested and high security environments. Proactively identify and mitigate technical risks related to performance, security, and physical robustness.

·         Engineering Leadership & Mentorship: Provide decisive technical leadership and guidance to large, multi-disciplinary engineering teams. Foster a culture of technical excellence, rigorous design, rapid iteration, and continuous improvement, ensuring seamless collaboration across disciplines.

·         Strategic Technical Guidance: Translate strategic objectives and customer needs into actionable technical requirements and solutions. Drive technology selections and critical design decisions.

·         Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary technical interface with internal stakeholders (Product, Program Management, Executive Leadership) and external stakeholders (customers, partners, regulatory bodies), clearly articulating complex technical concepts, challenges, and solutions for network capabilities.

Team Lead Duties:

·         Provide technical leadership and guidance to software engineering teams, ensuring adherence to engineering best practices and standards

·         Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the engineering teams

·         Oversee configuration and risk management activities and develop strategies for process improvements

·         Oversee the technical execution of software development projects, ensuring adherence to project timelines and deliverables

·         Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, program managers, architects, and risk management, to define project requirements and scope

·         Identify and mitigate risks, proactively addressing technical challenges and obstacles throughout the project lifecycle

·         Establish and enforce engineering standards, coding conventions, development methodologies, and quality assurance processes

·         Drive continuous improvements in engineering practices, tools, and processes to enhance efficiency, productivity, and software scalability

·         Collaborate closely with stakeholders to align technical execution with project goals, ensuring a shared understanding of requirements and priorities

·         Facilitate effective communication and coordination between engineering teams and other departments involved in software development

·         Present technical concepts, solutions, and progress to senior management and stakeholders in a clear and concise manner

·         Establish clear expectations, objectives, and performance goals for team members

·         Drive continuous improvements in engineering practices, tools, and processes to enhance efficiency, productivity, and software scalability

·         Collaborate closely with stakeholders to align technical execution with project goals, ensuring a shared understanding of requirements and priorities

·         Facilitate effective communication and coordination between engineering teams and other departments involved in software development

·         Present technical concepts, solutions, and progress to senior management and stakeholders in a clear and concise manner

·         Establish clear expectations, objectives, and performance goals for team members

·         Provide mentoring and coaching to foster skills development and professional growth within the team

What Makes BI&A Different:

As a fully owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, BI&A offers an optimal mix of a small company environment with exceptional opportunities supported by a large corporation.

Every day, Boeing Intelligence & Analytics supports global missions by building and delivering intelligence, analytics, and cyber solutions that enable users to advance national security. From hardware and software engineering solutions to analytics that keep this nation safe, we create value that meets users’ needs. With vibrant partnerships and innovative approaches, we serve the Intelligence Community through innovation and vision. We have provided our customers with the tools needed to counter evolve global and cyber threats, and to improve wartime decision-making.

• Our talented employees bring software development, systems engineering, and advanced analytics expertise.
• We offer numerous prime contract opportunities with customers headquartered in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia, as well as subcontract opportunities that align with our areas of focus and additional opportunities nationwide through our parent company.
• We have current open positions on awarded programs across diverse customer sets and are anticipating upcoming contract awards with a 5-year life cycle and an additional 5 option years.
• Our diverse portfolio allows our employees to move to other projects and teams as they gain further proficiency in their current skill set and learn new skill sets along the way. 
• We offer hands-on access to cutting-edge technologies and a culture of technical excellence.  

Required Education and Years of Experience: 

• 20 years’ experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline.  Five (5) years of experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree

Required Qualifications: ​

·         Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance

·         15 years of proven experience as a senior software engineer or engineering lead, with a track record of successfully delivering software projects, with a significant portion in a leadership or Chief Engineer capacity.

·         Deep and broad technical expertise across network system design and implementation, including proficiency in multiple programming languages, frameworks, and tools.

·         Proven ability to define, architect, and lead the development of highly complex, integrated network systems from concept through deployment and sustainment.

·         Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of building, mentoring, and inspiring high-performing multi-disciplinary technical teams in fast-paced, challenging environments.

·         Demonstrated experience in strategic technical planning, road-mapping, and managing technical requirements while delivering on aggressive schedules

·         Strong problem-solving acumen, with the ability to break down highly ambiguous technical challenges related to network performance and resilience, and drive to practical, innovative solutions.

Desired Qualifications: ​

·         Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including executives, customers, and technical teams across different engineering disciplines.

·         Experience working in an Agile software development environment and/or experience using Jira/Confluence are highly desirable

Telework/Remote Availability:  Hybrid work authorized 

Work Location(s):   Annapolis Junction, MD

Summary Pay Range:

Please note that the information shown below is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

$232,000 - $290,000

Expected Closure Date:

Applications for this position will be accepted through April 30, 2026

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Salary : $232,000 - $290,000