Job Title: Chief Engineer
Location: Sterling, VA
Clearance Required: Must be able to pass a background check and obtain a Public Trust clearance
Salary: $150k-$170K / Based on Years of Experience
Application Deadline: March 31, 2026
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Description:
The Chief Engineer on the ACU/DCP Upgrade Project is a critical technical leadership role, which ensures engineering excellence, system integration, and compliance with modernization standards. Their responsibilities would include technical oversight, design validation, risk management, and stakeholder coordination to ensure project success. Additionally, the Chief Engineer will provide strong technical leadership while overseeing documentation, testing, risk mitigation, and field support.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership & Oversight
• Serve as the technical authority for system upgrades, integrations, and engineering decisions.
• Ensure alignment with ASOS Tri-Agency modernization goals and federal compliance requirements.
• Lead the design, validation, and implementation of system solutions.
• Review cloud architecture for alignment with modernization and security requirements.
Engineering Design, Integration & Documentation
• Assist the government in the design, development, and integration of ACU/DCP components.
• Manage compatibility between hardware, software, and existing ASOS infrastructure.
• Collaborate with Configuration Management to ensure proper documentation of the project with drawings and data.
• Create a Site Technical Manual to ensure comprehensive reference materials.
• Develop modification and maintenance notes for system sustainment.
• Document Network & Communication solutions, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
• Create new operational SOPs for field implementation.
Testing Support & Risk Management.
• Oversee System Integration Testing, System Acceptance Testing, and Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E).
• Ensure test plans meet project specifications and operational requirements.
• Identify technical risks related to system deployment and develop mitigation strategies.
• Update the program's risk register in Smartsheet, ensuring proactive risk handling.
Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination
• Provide technical guidance to vendors.
• Work closely with the Government PM, Program Managers, and Engineers to align technical objectives.
• Facilitate cross-team collaboration to address engineering challenges. Training, Logistics & Field Support
• Oversee logistics adoption to ensure smooth deployment of technical solutions.
• Audit training materials for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
• Provide technical support to the field, assisting personnel with troubleshooting and
implementation.
Quality Assurance & Compliance
• Conduct engineering analysis and documentation review to provide Quality Assurance for lower engineering resources.
• Ensure all technical documentation, reports, and system specifications are accurate and up to date.
• Validate that designs and implementations comply with modernization standards, data security, and federal regulations.
• Contribute to formal briefings and reports on engineering progress and system status.
Requirements
- Experience & Education: B.S. or M.S. in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering, with 20+ years of total relevant experience including substantial hardware design and technical leadership.
- Weather Systems & Design: Expert-level experience with ground-based weather or hydrometeorological sensor systems (e.g., ASOS/AWOS) and associated programs (NWS, FAA). Expertise in designing and simulating complex digital and analog circuits for high-reliability/high-safety critical systems.
- System Integration: Strong Systems Engineering skills (requirements definition, V&V, interface definition) and the ability to work cross-functionally with software, safety, and other engineering groups.
- Cables & Interconnects: Proven experience in designing, documenting, and testing cable harness assemblies to industrial/military specifications, including calculating power requirements and specifying components.
- Troubleshooting & Field Support: Excellent problem-solving, hands-on abilities, and experience in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and performing/directing on-site installation of system components, utilizing common electrical testing equipment.
- Leadership & Communication: Ability to lead small teams, manage production build support, and effectively communicate technical concepts, solutions, and programmatic risks to internal and external stakeholders.
About IBSS Corp.
Since 1992, IBSS, a woman-owned small business, has provided transformational consulting services to the Federal defense, civilian, and commercial sectors. Our services include cybersecurity and enterprise information technology, environmental science and engineering (including oceans, coasts, climate, and weather), and professional management services.
Our approach is to serve our employees by investing in their growth and development. As a result, our employees bring greater capabilities and provide exceptional service to our clients. In addition to creating career development opportunities for our employees, IBSS is passionate about giving back to the community and serving the environment. We strive to leave something better behind for the next generation.
We measure our success by the positive impact we have on our employees, clients, partners, and the communities we serve. Our tagline, Powered by Excellence, is a recognition of the employees that make up IBSS and ensures we deliver results with quality, applying industry best practices and certifications.
IBSS offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with a company-paid deductible, paid time off, federal holidays, a matching 401K plan, tuition/professional development reimbursement, and Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options.
IBSS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Click to see that the EEO is the law. Please direct any inquiries to the HR department email at
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Talent Acquisition Department at
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