Technical Director - Systems Architecture - DoD

Job Requirements Huntsville, AL Top Secret Polygraph not specified Management (Manager/Director of Staff) $200,000

• $350,000 Job Description Technical Director
• Systems Architecture

• DoD Modeling & Simulation Location:

  Huntsville, AL 35801

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On-Site Clearance:

Active Top Secret (required) Reports to:

CEO Compensation:

200-350K+ (depends on experience, education, skills, etc), plus annual bonus ________________________________________ Position Overview We are seeking a corporate Technical Director to lead the technical direction of our Command & Control (C2), fire control, and battle management portfolio. This position is responsible for setting architecture, elevating internal engineering talent, and serving as a trusted technical authority to customers. The role is focused on day-to-day technical work while emphasizing technical leadership, mentorship, and customer-facing credibility, with hands-on engagement in high-impact areas. ________________________________________ Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance
• 15+ years of experience in: o Missile defense systems o Command & Control (C2) o Fire control or battle management systems
• Demonstrated experience in: o System architecture and algorithm development o Modeling & simulation environments o End-to-end system delivery (concept through fielding)
• Proven ability to lead and mentor technical teams
• Experience interfacing directly with DoD customers and/or prime contractors ________________________________________ Preferred Qualifications
• Technical Fellow, Chief Engineer, or equivalent senior technical leader
• Experience with: o Sensor fusion, tracking, and targeting algorithms o AI/ML applications in defense systems o Planners, Battle Management, Sensor Resource Management, Fire Control
• Existing relationships within the Huntsville defense community
• PhD in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field ________________________________________ Compensation
• Competitive base salary
• Performance-based bonus tied to program success and growth ________________________________________ Ideal Candidate Profile
• Former hands-on algorithm developer who now operates at the system and architecture level
• Able to mentor and scale a team, not just solve problems individually
• Commands instant credibility with customers and primes Core Responsibilities (Rebalanced) 1. Technical Authority (Top Priority)
• Own and define system architecture across: o Command & Control (C2) o Fire control systems o Battle management and sensor resource management
• Review, guide, and approve algorithms developed by internal engineering teams
• Establish technical direction for modeling, simulation, and real-time system integration
• Step into critical technical challenges and high-risk problem areas as needed
• Ensure technical quality, performance, and scalability across programs ________________________________________ 2. Team Elevation (Long-Term Capability Build)
• Mentor and develop 2-4 high-potential engineers into senior algorithm and system leads
• Establish and enforce: o Algorithm development standards o Modeling and simulation approaches o Design and code review rigor
• Build a repeatable, scalable "algorithm development pipeline"
• Promote best practices across Agile development, testing, and integration
• Strengthen the organization's ability to deliver complex technical solutions without reliance on a single expert ________________________________________ 3. Customer Credibility (Externally Facing Leadership)
• Serve as the company's senior technical representative in: o Design reviews o Technical interchange meetings (TIMs) o Program milestone discussions
• Engage directly with customers including: o Missile Defense Agency (MDA) o U.S. Army programs o U.S. Navy programs o Prime contractors
• Translate customer needs into executable technical strategies
• Be the trusted authority customers rely on during complex or high-risk situations
• Comfortable balancing technical depth, leadership, and customer engagement group id: 91141814 N Name Hidden Managing Partner Apply now