Jobs in Portsmouth, NH

About the role

The Director of Engineering (Director) will lead a multi-site technical team to provide a range of critical engineering services. The Director is responsible for overseeing the entire process of bringing new products to market and sustaining products through their lifecycle. This role will develop, deploy, and manage the appropriate skills, expertise, processes, and resources to ensure Galvion's technical success, continued growth, and differentiation in the market. Leading a diverse group of individuals in a global, fast-paced business unit to create a culture of high performance and accountability, the Director will have a passion for leading technical teams to deliver and sustain revolutionary capabilities for the military markets. The Director works closely with Customers, Product Managers, and Program Managers to produce cost effective technical solutions designed to seamlessly integrate with the human and survive in the most rugged environments.

What you'll bring

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related technical field is required.
• Proven track record of building teams, driving continuous improvement, and managing managers.
• Deep understanding of electrical, software, mechanical and/or industrial design, allowing for credible technical oversight.
• Strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and executives.
• Demonstrable business acumen
• Flexibility to lead and manage through ambiguity and change.
• Demonstrated ability to take calculated risks and lead a diverse organization in a highly collaborative matrix environment.
• Experience with Agile execution
• MBA or Advanced Engineering Leadership education is a plus.