Engineering Technology Leader

ES3 is seeking a high-ranking executive who will be responsible for establishing, growing, and overseeing technology development efforts at the new ES3 Jacksonville, Florida enterprise—a 23,000 square foot Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) center focused on aerospace, defense, and other heavy industries.  

The primary responsibilities of this dynamic role include: 

• Identify technology areas to pursue along with products and services to develop based on commercial and military end user needs and requirements.
• Seek out funding sources for engineering teams to secure—commercial, military, and Government grants.
• Attend conferences and trade shows to keep a pulse on industry needs and developing technologies while presenting ES3 capabilities and accomplishments.
• Guide RDT&E efforts in ensure that the developing technologies meet evolving industry requirements.   
• Ensure proper staffing is identified and retained to support technical operations.
• Promote a work culture that is pleasant, productive, respectful, and responsive.
• Promote a work ethic that adheres to the highest standards for technical honesty and excellence.
• Ensure day-to-day operations align to strategic plans.
• Mentor young engineers, scientists, and technicians to be thoughtful, thorough, creative, and effective.
• Nurture a good working relationship with ES3’s other facilities—California, Georgia, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah that is pleasant, integrated, and mutually beneficial.
• Bring to ES3 ideas and expertise that can help us grow and improve.

The Engineering Technology Leader position will report the ES3 Director of Southeast Operations who is located in Warner Robins, Georgia.  

Position Start Date:

ES3 will accommodate the candidate’s selection of a start date.   The lease for the ES3 Jacksonville, Florida facility has been signed.  Renovations are beginning and scheduled to be complete for an October 1, 2024 occupancy date.   ES3 would prefer a start date before October 1, 2024 however, ES3 is willing to wait for the right candidate.   ES3 hopes the candidate can accept the position quickly even if the start date is weeks or months away so that the candidate can have input into the ongoing facility renovations.

Candidate Skills & Capabilities Required:

• Exceptional communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation.  
• Personable and of the highest integrity, enabling you to earn the trust of customers, team members, and suppliers.
• Able to motivate and inspire excellence in a community of engineers, scientists, and technicians.
• Able to develop strategic goals and facilitate engineering teams to secure projects supporting those strategic goals.
• Able to develop effective program plans, oversee the execution of those program plan, and achieve programmatic and long-range goals.  
• Flexible and able to pivot when priorities change.
• Respectful of ES3, customer, and supplier confidential and sensitive information.
• Well-organized regarding work, communication, and schedules.
• Dependable, reliable, and pleasant to work with.

Education & Work Experience Requirements:

• B.S., M.S. and/or Ph.D. in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, structural engineering, or material science.
• World class technical and personal reputation in RDT&E for the aerospace and defense industry.

Other Requirements:

• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen
• As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to participate in a background investigation and must able to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance as required.
• This position requires minimum-to-moderate travel estimated at 2-3 days of travel per month to other ES3 facilities, customer (or potential customer) facilities, subcontractor facilities, industry conferences, or trade shows. 

Flexible Work Environment: 

The position can be performed both virtually and in person to maximize the effectiveness of strategic goals. The candidate must be adaptable to working in a hybrid model, seamlessly transitioning between remote work and on-site presence as necessary to enhance collaboration, drive project success, and align with strategic objectives.

Compensation and Benefits:

ES3 strives for a pleasant, cooperative, and rewarding work environment along with a very competitive total compensation package.  Benefits include:  

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Reimbursement Account
• Health Savings Account
• Paid-Time-Off accrual
• Holiday Pay
• A most generous 401(k) plan with up to 6% bi-weekly employer matching contribution and up to 2% annual profit share contribution.