Chief Engineer

Chief Engineer

The Chief Engineer (CE) leads, coordinates, and exercises technical program execution authority over Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) for planning, organizing, controlling, executing, integrating and installing, and closing out engineering content on a variety of programs related to enterprise systems and flight simulation. The position will work closely with senior level program engineering management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Responsible for managing large, complex project initiatives of strategic importance to the organization, ranging from small to large cross-functional teams.
• Coordinates with other CEs in the Product Line for execution of multiple programs using similar resources and technologies
• Performs as the technical lead over the assigned engineering team on a program to include leading / participating in program peer & gate reviews, supporting program management reviews (PMRs), and coordinating technical activity amongst the program IPTs.
• Performs weekly / monthly Cost Account Management (CAM) reviews with IPTs and is responsible for technical, cost and schedule performance for the engineering content on a program.
• Communicates within and outside of the organization which includes customers or vendors.
• Receives engineering direction from, and is accountable to, a Directorate Chief Engineer (DCE), who has overall Program Engineering responsibility for successfully proposing, developing, and delivering Product Line solutions.
• Works consists of making significant improvements of processes, systems, solutions, or products to enhance performance of job area.
• Implement strategic goals established by leadership.

Qualifications and Education Requirements :

Preferred Skills :

Security Responsibilities :

Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Work Environment :

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Other Duties :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

CAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including disability and protected veteran status, as defined under federal, state, or local laws. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at hrops@caemilusa.com.