DescriptionDo you thrive on guiding complex, multidisciplinary efforts from concept to fieldable capability?
Are you passionate about aligning engineering execution with long-term strategic vision?
If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!
The A4 Non-Kinetic Warfare Branch is seeking a forward-thinking, innovative technical leader to serve as Branch Chief Engineer. The successful candidate will be a highly respected member of the DOW community with demonstrated technical depth, systems engineering rigor, and the ability to lead complex, high-impact engineering efforts. This individual will be instrumental in strengthening the Branch’s technical excellence, advancing strategic core competencies, and mentoring high-performing staff to develop and deliver innovative, mission-relevant capabilities aligned with AMDS strategic intent.
As a Chief Engineer you will...
Provide Technical Leadership and Engineering Rigor
- Establish and uphold engineering standards, technical quality, and systems integration discipline across the Branch.
- Maintain awareness of state-of-the-art developments in relevant technical domains and ensure their appropriate integration into Branch competencies.
- Lead by example in applying sound engineering principles to complex, multidisciplinary challenges.
- Partner closely with the A4 Chief Scientist to mature and transition S&T concepts into robust, fieldable systems aligned with AMDS strategy.
Serve as Senior Engineering Authority
- Advise Branch and Group Supervisors on complex technical and programmatic engineering matters.
- Provide expert insight into design decisions, risk mitigation, and integration challenges.
- Lead or contribute to technical reviews and quality assessments across the Branch.
- Serve as a central engineering resource for technical leaders in the Branch.
- Strengthen cross-Branch and cross-Sector technical collaboration to enable execution of APL and AMDS strategic objectives.
- Lead and make direct technical contributions to critical, high-visibility programs.
- Identify and develop new core engineering competencies in emerging mission-critical technologies.
Align Engineering Execution with Strategy
- Contribute to the development and refinement of Branch strategic priorities.