Director of Engineering, Directed Energy Systems

1300 Eubank Boulevard Southeast, Albuquerque, United StatesOn-site

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Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of 30+ engineers across systems, software, optical, mechanical, power, and control disciplines, including functional managers.
Develop, implement, and maintain engineering policies, procedures, and standards to ensure repeatability, traceability, and compliance.
Foster a culture of accountability, technical curiosity, and continuous improvement.
Oversee resource allocation, workload balancing, and organizational structure to meet program and business needs.
Lead internal reviews and support external audits, ensuring engineering compliance with ITAR, DoD cybersecurity, and quality standards (ISO, AS9100).
Promote cross-functional collaboration with Program Management, Operations, and Business Development. Technical Oversight & Strategy
Drive adoption of formal systems engineering practices, model-based design, and design-for-manufacturing principles.
Ensure all development activities meet program milestones, cost targets, and quality objectives. Required
Personnel & Organizational Leadership

Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary AV Directed Energy Systems is a defense technology innovator specializing in advanced high-energy laser and directed energy weapon systems for counter-UAS, force protection, and tactical engagement missions.
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline; M.S. or MBA preferred.
experience with at least 5 years in management roles within the defense or aerospace industry.
Strong understanding of engineering lifecycle management, technical reviews, and process compliance in a defense environment.
Experience with high-energy laser systems, beam control, power electronics, thermal management, or optical subsystems.
Familiarity with MIL-STD-810, DO-254, or similar defense compliance frameworks.
Knowledge of engineering tools and environments such as MATLAB, Zemax, SolidWorks, and Agile development methods.
Experience working with classified development or secure program environments.
From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.