Director of Engineering - (US-MD-Columbia - 21046)

Compensation: $150K - $175K / Year
Minimum Education: Bachelors
Job Type: Full Time
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eConsultAmerica is a preferred vendor supplier on retainer with our client is a major domestic and International communications equipment company that provides products, system and service solutions for commercial and government customers. Our client is seeking an experienced and savvy Director of Engineering – Communications Security Products. This position will be based in Columbia, MD. Relocation Package is available and offered to highly qualified candidates. If you are interested please forward a brief cover-letter and your updated resume and we will respond back within one (1) business day. US Citizens or Green Card holders only apply.


Position Details
Provide Engineering leadership in support of the Communications Security Products (CSP) business.
Responsible for the successful engineering development, talent acquisition, retention and development of a team of approximately 40 engineers in a dynamic labor market, in a location remote from the division headquarters. Builds strong working relationships with external customers (including NSA) and internal customers to advance CSP technology and support the growth of the CSP business. Manages IRAD projects, program developments, budgeting, staff planning and intellectual property protection.

BEST INDUSTRY – Communications
BEST DEPARTMENT – Engineering


Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electrical, Software or Computer Engineering required.
10 years of CSP or related Engineering experience, plus 4 years of engineering or program management leadership required.
Candidate must be a US Citizen
Candidate must hold an active US Top Secret clearance.


Experience
Strong leadership and management skills with demonstrated track record of building and developing technical talent.
Strong verbal communications skills and the ability to champion change and enhance employee engagement are required as engineering leader in this location.
Position requires broad knowledge of communications technologies, products and customers and strong working knowledge of CSP engineering.
Requires prior success in working relationships with external customers (NSA preferred).
Candidate should have a successful track record of executing projects to meet internal and external expectations and in developing program pursuit proposals.
Candidate should also have strong business acumen, excellent judgment, good strategic and tactical leadership skills, and a high initiative/bias for action.
Candidate must be able to balance technical needs with business objectives.
Candidate must be a US Citizen and hold an active US Top Secret clearance.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.


Compensation
150K – 175K