Security Clearance Requirement
***Candidates must have a current DoD security clearance or a recently expired one.
The Opportunity
StaffRight Associates is sourcing for an industry-leading defense and surveillance technology organization to identify a visionary leader for a high-impact executive position. In this role, you will spearhead the creation and deployment of next-generation antenna technologies for a premier surveillance systems division.
Reporting directly to the head of the business unit, you will serve as the principal technical architect establishing the long-term innovation roadmap for the enterprise. StaffRight Associates is managing this high-impact search to find an elite strategist capable of driving national technological priorities and shaping the future of defense sensor systems.
What You’ll Do
Architect Technology Vision: Design and execute a comprehensive strategic roadmap to advance cutting-edge electromagnetic propagation systems across the domestic business unit.
Steer Investment Strategy: Collaborate directly with executive leadership to determine critical research priorities and allocate corporate investment capital effectively.
Champion Product Lifecycles: Drive the design, engineering, and deployment of revolutionary sensor systems while overseeing full lifecycle product management for complex aerospace applications.
Maximize R&D Outcomes: Partner with engineering executives to align internal research and development pipelines with overarching corporate growth initiatives.
Cultivate Industry Networks: Maintain a high-profile executive presence and robust client relationships across the modern defense and aerospace marketplace.
Synthesize Thought Leadership: Establish the organization’s technical dominance and authority within relevant scientific communities, regulatory bodies, and stakeholder networks.
Elevate Technical Talent: Mentor and groom high-potential technical staff, actively cultivating an internal culture centered on continuous education and engineering excellence.
What You Bring
Advanced Technical Subject Matter Expertise in complex sensor architectures and advanced signal dissemination.
Proven track record in executing Technical Leadership and managing Strategic Initiatives within the Aerospace / Defense sector.
Extensive experience directing large-scale Radar and Antennas engineering design efforts.
Deep mastery of R&D Planning methodologies and lifecycle engineering.
Minimum of 20 to 30 years of progressive engineering leadership experience.
Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or an equivalent technical field (an MBA or additional business credentials is a plus).
Executive-level communication, presentation, and diplomatic skills.
Ability to travel up to 50% to support program milestone evaluations and business development pursuits.
Active United States Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance.
Compensation & Total Rewards
Annual Salary: $245,000 - $325,000
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance plans for employees and their dependents.
Generous paid time off allocation, including 8 designated annual holidays.
401(k) retirement savings plan featuring employer matching contributions.
Higher education tuition assistance and specialized student loan repayment programs.
Corporate wellness programs and comprehensive employee assistance resources.
Employee stock purchase plan options.
Short-term and long-term disability protection coverage.
Full relocation assistance package available for nationwide candidates.
About Syracuse, New York
Nestled in the heart of Central New York, Syracuse offers an exceptional quality of life that seamlessly balances rich cultural amenities with a welcoming, tight-knit community feel. Professionally, the region is a burgeoning hub for innovation, particularly across the engineering, defense, and high-tech manufacturing sectors, providing robust career opportunities without the grueling congestion of a major metropolitan area. For families, the area boasts top-tier public school systems, a remarkably affordable housing market, and an abundance of beautiful neighborhoods perfect for planting roots. Beyond work and school, life in Syracuse is defined by its distinct four seasons, offering everything from summer days on the nearby Finger Lakes to pristine winter sports in the surrounding hills. With a vibrant downtown dining scene, rich historical architecture, and a passionate local culture anchored by Syracuse University, it is a city that provides the ideal foundation to grow a career and raise a family simultaneously.
Joining StaffRight Associates
When you partner with StaffRight Associates in your search for your next role, you’re doing more than pursuing a job, you’re aligning yourself with a team of experts committed to placing top-tier talent in truly impactful positions. We take pride in fostering professional growth and connecting forward-thinking individuals with organizations that value innovation and excellence. We look forward to showcasing your expertise in a way that resonates with our clients and opens the door to meaningful opportunities.
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