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Avalore, LLC

Chief Engineer

arlington, VA

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About this opportunity

Avalore, LLC lists this Chief Engineer opportunity in arlington, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

The Chief Engineer will oversee all systems engineering and design activities required to engineer and implement the WDP System. This person will prepare, maintain, and execute the System Engineering Plan (SEP), which governs all architecture and engineering aspects of the program. This person will coordinate between various engineering teams, translate customer requirements into system designs, and represent the engineering team in the Engineering Control Board (ECB) to support major program milestones and decisions. This person will establish engineering standards and best practices for the program, lead technical reviews to assess design progress, and ensure integration of all system components. This person will analyze system performance metrics and recommend improvements, manage technical risks throughout the system lifecycle, and collaborate with program management to align technical solutions with program objectives. This person will mentor junior engineers and foster knowledge sharing across engineering disciplines.

SECRET Security Clearance Required

CSSLP, GCLD, or GSEC certification (for Junior/Journeyman levels)

FITSP-D, GCSA, GISF, or SSCP certification (for Senior level)

We are actively seeking multiple levels: Junior: 0 - 3 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree

Journeyman: 4 - 7 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree

Senior: 8+ years of experience + Bachelor's Degree

Good communication skills, self-starter mindset.

Professional proficiency in English is required.

Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Avalore will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Work Environment:

Moderate noise (i.e.business office with computers,phoneand printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment).

Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

Physical Demands:

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employeeis required tosit, stand, talk, andhear.

Employee isoften required to sit and use their hands and fingers tooperatea computer.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel:

Up to 10%/ Occasionaltravel.

Avalore will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable toutilizeour online application system due to a disability. Please send your request

Avalore is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Wenot discriminatebased on age, race, national or ethnic origin, gender, veteransstatus, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected class. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Eligibility requirements apply.

Employer Contributions to Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) with a generous matching program

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Program

Salary at Avalore is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combinaition of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

Salary estimates for this job range from $97,000 - $181,000.

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Worksite address

arlington, VA, 22201, US

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