Chief Engineer

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  Program Oversight & Execution
  

• Support cradle-to-grave mission, space, and ground system development for AFRL customer


• Work with customer and stakeholders to understand mission scenarios and requirements to drive mission success


• Develop and adapt program technical execution plans


• Provide technical guidance to multi-disciplined engineering team and drive the technical direction of multiple, independent missions to success


• Ensure discipline and rigor in the execution of multi-disciplined engineering processes while implementing best practices and lessons learned across customer missions


• Lead and mentor technical engineering teams to execute tasks, meet milestones, and deliver high-quality outcomes


• Prepare for, attend, and brief during technical execution and milestone meetings such as design reviews

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  Leadership & Team Development
  

• Assist with the hiring and retention of a skilled workforce capable of meeting the requirements of assigned work activities on varying programs


• Mentor, guide, and lead project technical teams, fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment by setting expectations, monitoring progress, and providing coaching and development opportunities


• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to staff, assisting them with navigating through the Infinity Career Progression Framework

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  Stakeholder Management
  

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders


• Ensure clear and continuous communication regarding project status, changes, and risk mitigation


• Provide inputs to program management team to support schedule development, updates and milestone schedule progress


• Forge positive relationships with customers, partners and employees; meet regularly with customers/stakeholders to formulate and review technical mission execution, task plans, and deliverables

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  Compliance & Quality Assurance
  

• Ensure compliance with DoD regulations, standards, and security requirements


• Ensure compliance with Infinity engineering processes


• Manage quality control of contract deliverables as required per contract


• Ensure compliance with program schedules, budgets, and US Government requirements

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  Risk Management
  

• Perform risk analysis, including identifying and assessing project risks


• Develop and execute risk mitigation plans and management of risks on projects. Monitor potential issues and adjust project plans as necessary to avoid program execution disruption

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  Resource Management
  

• Manage GFE resources and schedules to ensure cross-program mission success


• Allocate resources effectively and track technical performance against established metrics

• Minimum of 10+ years of engineering experience preferably within the DoD industry


• Experience with DoD space missions and programs


• Demonstrated cradle-to-grave technical leadership of space programs


• Experience managing/leading engineering and technical personnel


• Strong engineering and organizational skills


• Excellent leadership and team-building abilities


• Problem-solving and critical-thinking capabilities


• Proficiency in common engineering and project organization toolsets (e.g., Cameo, Innoslate, Confluence, Jira, etc.)


• Experience with program risk, issue, and opportunity management


• Experience supporting business development initiatives, including developing technical and cost elements for submission to customers

• Experience with Air Force and Space Force missions and programs


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to conduct root cause analysis to identify failure causes and develop resolutions


• Experience with modeling and simulation frameworks


• Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools


• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills, ability to interact with a cross functional team and act as customer interface for technical aspects


• Professional engineering certification equivalent to Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Level 3 Systems Engineering Certification, or demonstration of continued education, preferred

• Primarily office-based, with a standard workweek of Monday to Friday, that could include support outside of normal work week hours


• May involve technical work to be completed by CE on relevant Programs


• May involve occasional travel to client locations, project sites, or conferences


• Professional, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment


• Requires adherence to security protocols and DoD regulations


• Ability to sit for extended periods


• This is a full-time position, typically working 40+ hours per week. Some travel may be required to client locations, project sites, or conferences

• Great Company Culture. Infinity firmly believes that our success is due to the happiness and personal satisfaction of our employees.


• Health Benefits. 100% Company Paid Medical and Dental for you AND your family.


• Work that Stays at Work. Genuine work/life balance and flexibility. We know our employees have lives outside of work and we support you in living them!

• Rest and Relaxation. Three weeks' Vacation - Front Loaded on the day you start, and we pay for you to go on our company reward trip (ask us about this!)


• Health and Wellness. We offer 48 hours of sick leave, in addition to your Vacation, as well as Flex-Spending options (Medical and Dependent Care)


• Prepare for the Future. 401(k) company contribution, with free professional financial planning advisors


• Education and Professional Training Reimbursement. We support our employees career aspirations and growth!


• Profit Sharing Plan. Infinity's success is due to our employees. Eligible employees are able to participate in our Profit-Sharing Plan.

• And more!