Deputy Chief Engineer / Project Lead

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. Lead as deputy chief engineer for a team upgrading a legacy device .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeEl Segundo • California • United StatesSenior💰 $118,300 - $224,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in systems development processes, including requirements capture, design, integration, and verification/validation, while effectively leading large-scale programs and managing cross-functional teams. Proficient in cryptographic hardware architecture and experienced in utilizing tools such as DOORS and CAMEO for system integration and testing.

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Systems Development ProcessChief Engineer/Project Lead ExperienceActive SECRET ClearanceCryptographic Hardware ArchitectureDOORS and CAMEO Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Requirements CaptureDesign DecompositionIntegrationVerification/ValidationWaterfall MethodologyAgile MethodologyHardware/Software IntegrationValidation and Verification TestingQualification TestingBid and Proposal Efforts

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

DOORSCAMEORustPythonScaled Agile Framework

Certifications & Qualifications

Active SECRET Clearance

Industry Keywords

Crypto CertificationCost Accounting ManagementChange Control BoardsSystem Requirements DecompositionBlack-Box TestingWhite-Box TestingNetwork Encryption SpecificationsTechnical PlanningCost and Risk AnalysisSupportability Analysis

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonRust

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead as deputy chief engineer for a team upgrading a legacy device
Work with the lead chief engineer, engineering leads, PMO, and customer to achieve crypto certification
Serve as Cost Accounting Manager and work with Finance/Scheduler on internal BCRs and IMS planning
Act as product owner/scrum master and run change control boards for defects
Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, supportability, and effectiveness analyses for total system solutions
Perform bid and proposal efforts
Work on system requirements decomposition, CDRL updates, and black-box or white-box testing of integrated software and hardware cryptographic systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience with the systems development process, including requirements capture, design, decomposition, integration, verification/validation, and transition to production
Minimum 2 years of experience leading $50–100 million programs as a chief engineer/project lead through waterfall/agile methodologies
Active and transferable SECRET clearance required prior to start date
Current and existing security clearance required on day 1
U.S. citizenship required
Typically requires a STEM degree and minimum 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
Familiarity with the Scaled Agile Framework preferred
Strong communication skills and experience presenting technical data to program management and executive leadership preferred
Experience with cryptographic hardware architecture/design, network encryption specifications, and test methodologies preferred
Experience with DOORS, CAMEO or similar tools, and Rust and Python preferred
Experience with hardware/software integration, validation and verification testing, and qualification testing preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program
Relocation assistance
Flexible work schedules
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off and holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available
Sign-on bonus eligibility
Employee referral eligibility