What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Engineering position at CACI?
The Opportunity:
- Our CACI facility in Rochester, NY is seeking an experienced Director of Engineering to manage a technical staff of Electrical, Mechanical, Software, and Systems Engineering teams.
- The Director of Engineering will oversee teams of Electrical, Mechanical, Software, and Systems Engineering, managing Research & Development, Customer Funded, and Sustainment projects, with focus on technical and schedule performance across our portfolio of commercial products.
- This position reports to the site General Manager and supports a growing product focused organization, specializing in engineering design and onsite manufacturing of tactical radio systems.
- Ideal candidates will have 15 years of experience overseeing teams of 75 total engineers
- Position is 100% on site in Rochester, NY
- Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Responsibilities:
- Accountable for Engineering Department staff, overseeing development projects, managing product obsolescence and sustainment, and delivering metrics for cost, time, requirements, and quality
- Provide leadership to a team of Engineering managers to ensure teams meet both requirements and strategic objectives of the business
- Work closely with the Product and Program Management teams to develop execution and resource plans tied to internal and external investment
- Oversee, evaluate, and implement effective reporting and metrics to ensure projects are efficient and successful
- Ensuring successful coordination with the stakeholders across the business, keeping them informed of relevant information especially risks and issues and the associated resolution plans and status
- Provide effective communications to senior leadership on status, reports, and recommendations
- Drive collaboration and communication over cross-functional teams
- Coordinate resolution of development and production-related conflicts using risk management strategies
- Support preparation of technical white papers, proposals, and request for information responses
- Oversee all major Engineering reviews, department budgets, and administrative tasks
Qualifications:
Required:
- BS degree in an Engineering discipline
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in managing Engineering development projects across hardware and software engineering
- Broad knowledge of Electrical, Mechanical, and Soft ware Engineering principals, RF signals, system engineering design, and wireless communication technologies
- Strong understanding of circuit board design, fabrication, and assembly
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities
- Demonstrated experience creating and presenting briefings to communicate across teams and to senior leadership
- Prior experience managing and developing a team of Engineering Managers
- Expert proficiency at execution planning against development requirements, including technical, resources, and schedule preparation
- Advanced proficiency of Microsoft Office tools, specifically Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Must be willing and able to get a TS/SCI clearance
Desired:
- Tactical radios, RF related products, and EW (Electronic Warfare) Systems
- Experience working directly with engineering and manufacturing teams to deliver complex product solutions
- Understanding of product lifecycle management, sustaining engineering, and obsolescence
- Experience with Configuration Management best practices and processes including product development stages, release to manufacturing, and engineering change orders
- Prior experience and knowledge of US DoD and international government contracting
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
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What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
Your potential is limitless. So is ours.
Learn more about CACI here.
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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$137,400-$302,300Salary : $137,400 - $302,300
