Technical Director

Technical DirectorWe are Arcarithm, and we are changing the world! If you are ready to grow your career and change the world with us, then join the Arcarithm team! We are located in beautiful, downtown Huntsville, AL, one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S.! At Arcarithm, we cultivate and foster an environment of integrity, open communication, work life balance, and career development. We are committed to investing in our employees by offering comprehensive health insurance options, a generous 401K plan, competitive salaries, continuous career growth opportunities, flexible schedules including remote work, mentoring and performance incentives.Arcarithm is currently seeking top talent in the areas of full stack software development, artificial intelligence, optimization, and data analytics. You will work in a dynamic and challenging environment alongside our customers which include Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, US Army, US Navy, US Air Force, the Missile Defense Agency, and NASA on cutting edge technologies including machine learning, augmented and virtual reality, big data analytics, and more!We are excited to continue to change and improve the world through innovation and technology! Contact us today to hear more about Arcarithm and all we offer!Position: Technical DirectorLocation: Huntsville, AL Clearance: Active Top Secret (required) Reports to: President/CEOPosition OverviewWe are seeking a corporate Technical Director to lead the technical direction of our Command & Control (C2), fire control, and battle management portfolio. This position is responsible for setting architecture, elevating internal engineering talent, and serving as a trusted technical authority to customers.The role is focused on day-to-day technical work while emphasizing technical leadership, mentorship, and customer-facing credibility, with hands-on engagement in high-impact areas.Core Responsibilities1. Technical AuthorityOwn and define system architecture across: Command & Control (C2), fire control systems, battle management and sensor resource managementDevelop, review, guide, and approve algorithmsEstablish technical direction for modeling, simulation, and real-time system integrationStep into critical technical challenges and high-risk problem areas as neededEnsure technical quality, performance, and scalability across programs2. Team ElevationMentor and develop 2–4 high-potential engineers into senior algorithm and system leadsEstablish and enforce: algorithm development standards, modeling and simulation approaches, design and code review rigorBuild a repeatable, scalable "algorithm development pipeline"Promote best practices across Agile development, testing, and integrationStrengthen the organization's ability to deliver complex technical solutions without reliance on a single expert3. Customer CredibilityServe as the company's senior technical representative in: design reviews, technical interchange meetings (TIMs), program milestone discussionsEngage directly with customers including: Missile Defense Agency (MDA), U.S. Army programs, U.S. Navy programs, prime contractorsTranslate customer needs into executable technical strategiesBe the trusted authority customers rely on during complex or high-risk situationsRequired QualificationsActive Top Secret clearance15+ years of experience in: missile defense systems, Command & Control (C2), fire control or battle management systemsDemonstrated experience in: system architecture and algorithm development, modeling & simulation environments, end-to-end system delivery (concept through fielding), software developmentProven ability to lead and mentor technical teamsExperience interfacing directly with DoD customers and/or prime contractorsPreferred QualificationsTechnical Fellow, Chief Engineer, or equivalent senior technical leaderExperience with: sensor fusion, tracking, and targeting algorithms, AI/ML applications in defense systems, planners, battle management, sensor resource management, fire controlExisting relationships within the Huntsville defense communityPhD in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, or related fieldIdeal Candidate ProfileFormer hands-on algorithm developer who now operates at the system and architecture levelAble to mentor and scale a team, not just solve problems individuallyCommands instant credibility with customers and primesComfortable balancing technical depth, leadership, and customer engagementArcarithm is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.