Advanced Transportation Operations Chief Engineer

MITRE Corporation - McLean, VA

Full-time - Senior

McLean, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Advanced Transportation Operations Chief Engineer at MITRE will lead the technical quality and strategic direction of the Advanced Transportation Operations Division. This role involves collaborating with senior leaders and stakeholders to optimize transportation operations, ensuring safety and efficiency in the movement of people and goods. The Chief Engineer will also mentor staff, drive technical innovation, and develop partnerships to enhance the division's impact on transportation systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive the technical quality of the work program and lead the evolution of technical capabilities.
• Develop close working relationships with senior leaders within the FAA and other transportation organizations.
• 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 workforce shaping initiatives.
• Mentor and develop staff, contributing to talent assessment and planning.
• Coordinate technical outreach and partnerships with industry and academia.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 12 years of related experience, Master's degree with 10 years, or PhD with 7 years of related experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of leadership experience in managing teams and projects.
• Demonstrated effective collaboration and communication skills.
• Proven experience engaging senior sponsors and establishing strategic partnerships.
• Technical background in aerospace engineering, systems engineering, software development, or related fields.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with the transportation sector and the FAA specifically.
• Active clearance at the Secret level.
• Research project leadership experience.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits
• Exceptional professional development opportunities
• Culture of innovation that embraces diversity and inclusion
• Flexible work environment