Chief Technologist

Security: U.S. Citizenship is mandatory as a DoD Secret Clearance is required.

Location: Canonsburg, PA (100% On-Site)

Industry: Aerospace & Defense / Systems Engineering

The Opportunity

Step into a premier engineering environment where state-of-the-art is the baseline and much of your work stays behind classified doors. The client engineers the critical technologies that protect service members and first responders. As a Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff, you will serve as a primary technical pillar for the MK48 Torpedo Systems Group, steering the architecture and innovation of underwater defense systems.

From AI and Quantum Physics to Blockchain and Cloud Native tech, we solve the toughest missions across every domain—from the seabed to interstellar space.

Core Responsibilities

In this high-impact leadership role, you will be the bridge between conceptual requirements and mission-ready hardware. Your day-to-day will involve:

• System Architecture: Designing complex hardware systems integrating digital, analog, and mechanical subsystems.

• Technical Stewardship: Leading trade studies, design reviews, and proposals for firmware, software, and hardware.

• Power & Topology: Evaluating project needs to select and implement optimal topologies for DC/AC and DC/DC applications.

• Mentor & Designer: Overseeing board-level circuit integration while mentoring junior engineers through the verification and documentation phases.

• Risk Management: Identifying high-level technical risks and articulating mitigation strategies to stakeholders and team members.

• Operational Excellence: Conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for both legacy products and prototypes to ensure total mission success.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or a related STEM field).

• Experience: 10+ years of relevant industry experience (or a Master’s degree with 8+ years).

• Security: U.S. Citizenship is mandatory. 

• Technical Depth: Mastery of semiconductor processors, System-on-Chip (SoC), and FPGA architectures.

Your Technical Toolkit

To thrive in this role, you should bring a blend of hands-on engineering and program leadership:

• High-Speed Design: Experience with GHz microprocessors, DDR4, and 5+ Gbps serial links.

• Circuitry: Deep knowledge of power electronics, analog/digital design, and debugging using scopes, loads, and probes.

• Tooling: Proficiency in OrCAD PSPICE, LT Spice, Mathcad, and Visio.

• Program Management: Familiarity with SPI/CPI, Earned Value Management (EVM), and Cost Account Management (CAM) for large-scale programs.

• Physical Integration: Ability to oversee mechanical designs that house complex electronic assemblies.

What Sets You Apart

The ideal candidate isn''''t just a technician; they are a visionary. We are looking for:

• A proven track record of architecting end-to-end analog and digital hardware.

• Specific expertise in high-frequency magnetics design.

• The ability to transform product roadmaps into tangible, scalable platforms.

• Experience serving as a Technical Lead for multi-disciplinary teams (Digital, Power, Mechanical, and Test).

Benefits & Perks

• Culture: Research-driven work with award-winning teams.

• Compensation: Highly competitive base salary with full benefits.

• Growth: Continuous learning paths and professional development.

• Security: 401k matching, paid parental leave, and comprehensive health/wellness programs.