Advanced Transportation Operations Chief Engineer

MITRE Corporation - McLean, VA

Full-time - Senior

McLean, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Division Chief Engineer at MITRE will lead the Advanced Transportation Operations Division, focusing on delivering impactful outcomes for various sponsors, including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This role emphasizes optimizing transportation operations to enhance mobility, safety, and efficiency across the transportation sector. The Chief Engineer will drive technical quality, strategic planning, staff development, and partnerships to ensure the division meets current and future user needs while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Drive the technical quality of the work program and lead the evolution of technical capabilities within the division.
• Develop close working relationships with senior leaders in the organization and external sponsors.
• Transform the work program by aligning efforts with sponsor priorities and applying innovative thinking.
• Ensure the quality of staff, infrastructure, and products to represent MITRE's technical mastery.
• Lead the division's technical strategy and guide workforce shaping and investments.
• Mentor, train, and develop staff within the division.
• Coordinate technical outreach and partnerships with industry and academia to enhance the division's work.
• Initiate internal research and development investments to address mission challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 12 years of related experience, Master's degree with 10 years of related experience, or PhD with 7 years of related experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of leadership experience leading teams and projects.
• Demonstrated effective collaboration and communication skills.
• Proven experience engaging senior sponsors and establishing strategic partnerships.
• Proven ability to lead and support technical talent.
• Demonstrated success in delivering high-quality technical products under government-funded projects.
• Technical background in aerospace engineering, systems engineering, software development, or related disciplines.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with the transportation sector and the Federal Aviation Administration.
• Active clearance at the Secret level.
• Research project leadership experience.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits
• Exceptional professional development opportunities
• Culture of innovation
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Flexible work arrangements