Advanced Transportation Operations Chief Engineer

MITRE Corporation - Bedford, MA

Full-time - Senior

Bedford, MA

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 enhance transportation operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and resilience in the transportation sector. The Chief Engineer will drive innovation, mentor staff, and develop partnerships to deliver impactful outcomes for various sponsors, including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

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, train, and develop staff within the division.
• Coordinate technical outreach and partnerships with industry and academia.
• 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