Department Chief Engineer Research & Advanced Capabilities Development

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Division is seeking an experienced and visionary leader to serve as Chief Engineer for the N223 Research & Advanced Capabilities Development Department. The N223 department leverages MITRE's broad and deep technical bench to identify, evaluate, and accelerate technology solutions to priority Warfighter mission needs, with a work portfolio spanning the core organizations within the Office of the Undersecretary of War for

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Science & Technology, Critical Technologies, and Mission Capabilities. N223 brings together technologists, systems engineers, mission engineers, and analysts from diverse backgrounds, all dedicated to advancing solutions for the warfighter. The department's professionals deliver actionable solutions and well-founded recommendations to senior leaders and decision-makers within the national security sector. Through rigorous, evidence-based work, N223 drives meaningful outcomes that address complex challenges. Strong partnerships are built and maintained across government, industry, academia, and research centers, fostering collaboration and shared success. With a focus on objectivity, innovation, policy, and technical excellence, N223 provides the insight and support sponsors need to make informed and impactful decisions. The Department is based at the MITRE McLean campus, with sponsors predominately in the National Capital Region, and leverages MITRE technical staff located across MITRE campuses and sites. The Department's work program focuses on identifying and accelerating technology solutions to warfighter and mission needs, wherever they come from. This includes both far (15+ years out) and near (