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Southgate, MI11 days ago
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Skills
- Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
- Architectural Designunmatched
- Business Developmentunmatched
- Control Systemsunmatched
- Cross-Functionalunmatched
- Customer Satisfactionunmatched
- Electricityunmatched
- Fire Suppression/Controlunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Mentoringunmatched
- Multiplatform/Cross-Platformunmatched
- Product Developmentunmatched
- Product Lifecycleunmatched
- Product Reviewsunmatched
- Profit & Lossunmatched
- Programming Toolsunmatched
- Proposal Developmentunmatched
- Propulsionunmatched
- Risk Managementunmatched
- Safety Systemsunmatched
- Security Clearanceunmatched
- System Architectureunmatched
- System Integration (SI)unmatched
- Systems Engineeringunmatched
- Team Buildingunmatched
- Team Lead/Managerunmatched
- Technical Leadershipunmatched
- Technical Presentationunmatched
- Technical Strategyunmatched
- Validation Testingunmatched
- Willing to Travelunmatched
- Work From Homeunmatched
Description
Chief Engineer III
Location: New Hudson, Michigan
Salary range: $145-196k, no relocation package, 10-15% annual bonus
Location: New Hudson, Michigan
Salary range: $145-196k, no relocation package, 10-15% annual bonus
Overview
Our client, a leader in advanced defense innovation, is seeking a Chief Engineer III to support cutting-edge vehicle and system development programs. This role serves as a technical leader and specialty authority, driving execution across complex engineering programs while aligning solutions to customer needs and strategic objectives.
Our client, a leader in advanced defense innovation, is seeking a Chief Engineer III to support cutting-edge vehicle and system development programs. This role serves as a technical leader and specialty authority, driving execution across complex engineering programs while aligning solutions to customer needs and strategic objectives.
This is a high-impact leadership role with responsibility for both project delivery and team development, ideal for someone with deep defense expertise and a strong systems mindset.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead engineering execution across programs, ensuring quality, timing, technical accuracy, and profitability
- Serve as a technical authority in specialized defense systems (i.e., lethality and survivability technologies)
- Support business development efforts including opportunity evaluation, proposal development, and customer engagement
- Provide leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, including direct reports
- Oversee system architecture, design reviews, and product development lifecycle activities
- Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve engineering challenges and ensure successful test and validation outcomes
- Drive system-level thinking across vehicle platforms, including propulsion, energy, and integrated subsystems
- Identify and mitigate technical risks and ensure customer satisfaction throughout program execution
- Present technical strategies and solutions to internal leadership and external stakeholders
- Support resource planning, hiring efforts, and long-term capability development
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or related engineering discipline (required)
- 15+ years of experience in the defense industry
- Strong background in defense systems with emphasis on lethality and survivability technologies
- Experience managing or leading engineering teams in complex programs
- Deep understanding of defense contracts and program execution
- Proven experience in systems engineering, integration, and validation
- Ability to obtain or hold a U.S. security clearance
Preferred Experience
- Expertise in areas such as weapon systems, fire control systems, combat vehicles, or battlefield systems
- Experience with full vehicle development including chassis, propulsion, and energy systems
- Background in testing, validation, and safety-critical systems
- Familiarity with hybrid/electrical architectures and modern vehicle platforms
- Experience working with lean product development tools and processes
Work Environment & Travel
- Primarily onsite role due to nature of the work; occasional flexibility for remote work as needed
- Approximately 10–15% travel, primarily local customer engagement
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $145,000 – $196,000
- Annual bonus potential: 10–15%
- No relocation assistance available
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Numbers & Facts
| Location | New Hudson, MI |
| Salary | $145,000–$196,000 Per Year |
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