Vice President of Engineering (Los Angeles)

Location Los AngelesContact Leah HibbertJob Ref 7207Published 2 years agoJob Type PermanentJob DescriptionWe have been retained by a well-renowned Tier 1 Aerospace & Defense organization in Irvine, to find their next VP of Engineering. They’re embarking on a period of significant R&D/NPI where they’ll be modernizing several existing platforms as well as introducing new and novel technology to meet the ever-evolving technological requirements of the Defense sector.What’s on offerCompetitive salary – $185,000.00- 250,000.00– DOEStock Options / EquityBenefit from a 9/80 working schedule (every other Friday off work)The responsibilities of the VP of Engineering are as follows:Oversee and lead the R&D of their early-stage TRL efforts to modernize and introduce new products to the market.Effectively manage multi-disciplinary engineering teams to drive projects and innovation – e.g. Software, Hardware, SystemsSetting and monitoring KPIs and Metrics, establish and monitor performance and progress of engineering activities.Roadmap planning: set out and manage the engineering roadmap to ensure on-time delivery of projects in alignment with the business needs.Professional Development, implement training and development programs to enhance the skills and capabilities of the cross-functional team.Communicate with Stakeholders effectively including executives, board members, and customers, to provide updates and present feedback.The experience required for the VP of Engineering role is as follows:Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or relevant engineering discipline15+ years of industry experience, ideally a background in Software, Systems, or HardwareExperience of leading cross-functional/multi-disciplinary engineering teamsExperience of managing budgets and projectsIn-depth knowledge and experience of the full product life cycle – conception through to final customer release.Clear and effective leader and communicator.The successful VP of Engineering will drive innovation and team development and thrive in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment, with the chance to work on NPI projects and develop next-gen systems. If you are considering a change and are open to exploring new opportunities, please apply now.