Senior Director, IR&D and Labs (Dir Engineering 2) - 28718

Requisition Number: 28718 Required Travel: 0 - 10% Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $187,896.00 - $279,000.00 Security Clearance: Secret Level of Experience: Management Meet HII’s Mission Technologies DivisionOur team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: Leadership at HII – Mission TechnologiesHII’s Leadership Capability Framework outlines the core capabilities expected of all leaders across Mission Technologies. Leaders are accountable for demonstrating strength in: Know & Grow Your People – Develop talent, empower teams, and build an inclusive environment. Build Relationships – Strengthen trust, collaboration, and cross-functional partnerships. Take Ownership – Drive accountability, execution excellence, and results. Customer First – Anticipate mission needs and deliver value to our partners. Shape the Future – Inspire innovation and align work with strategic priorities. Act with Urgency – Make informed decisions and move with purpose. These capabilities define how leaders inspire teams, deliver results, and shape the future of Mission Technologies.Summary HII Mission Technologies is seeking an accomplished technology leader to serve as Senior Director, IR&D and Labs. This executive-level position will drive innovation and technology development across the division through strategic leadership of Internal Research & Development (IR&D) initiatives, technology roadmap development, and coordination of innovation laboratory activities. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise combined with proven leadership in aligning technology investments with business objectives and customer needs.What you will do As Senior Director, IR&D and Labs, you will provide strategic direction and executive leadership for the division's technology development portfolio. This role reports directly to the Senior Vice President of Product and Engineering and is responsible for: Technology Roadmap Development & Management: Lead technology roadmap development and consolidation across division portfolios aligned with product roadmaps Identify key technologies and capability gaps Drive knowledge sharing and ensure common cross-division technical approaches Conduct executive-level and senior leadership briefings on technology strategy, roadmap progress, and investment prioritie IR&D Budget & Portfolio Oversight: Plan, prioritize, and oversee division-wide investment in technology capabilities Coordinate, track, and report on IR&D projects across the division’s business units Conduct executive-level and senior leadership briefings on IR&D status and budget Innovation Lab Coordination: Coordinate and enable innovation laboratory capabilities supporting technology development, maturation and demonstration Identify capability gaps and align lab resources across the division Systems Engineering Leadership: Provide technical expertise and leadership across the division in Systems Engineering Establish systems engineering best practices and tools, and lead engineers in using them Drive engineering excellence in execution across multiple technology domains What you must have 10 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 8 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 14 years relevant progressive experience. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science, MS or PhD a plus 10+ years of progressive experience (8 with a master’s degree) in defense technology development and R&D leadership Demonstrated success in rapid prototyping, technology transition, and fielding accelerated capabilities Deep expertise in one or more domains: radar systems, EW, RF technologies, UxS, C-UxS, advanced sensors, algorithm development, advanced autonomous systems, modeling and simulation Experience with DoD RDT&E guidelines, policies, and acquisition processes Track record of successful cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder alignment Experience with technology roadmap development and technology maturation strategies Leadership & Communication: Exceptional executive presence with proven ability to brief senior leadership and customers Strong strategic thinking and business acumen Excellence in technical communication, both written and oral Secret level security clearance, with ability to obtain and maintain a TS-SCI level clearance The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.Why HIIWe build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.Do You Need Assistance? If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. 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