Head Of Technical Security

Technical Director Counter Drone & Border Surveillance

Advanced Technology Systems Company (ATSC) provides high-performance products, system solutions, and support services for the defense and homeland security markets. With facilities in McLean, VA, and Gilbert, AZ, ATSC supports those who contribute to the safety and security of the United States through innovative defense and commercial applications.

Reporting to the Vice President of Engineering, the Technical Director lead the architecture, integration, testing, and deployment of advanced C5ISR border/perimeter surveillance and Counter-UAS solutions. This role will translate customer mission requirements into scalable, resilient systems integrating radars, EO/IR sensors, communications, command-and-control, AI/ML analytics, networking, cybersecurity, edge computing, and operator applications. The hands-on role leads product and solution development, R&D, technical customer and industry engagement, and collaboration with business and program teams. Focus areas include sensor integration, secure communications, command and control, hybrid power generation, border/perimeter security and surveillance in urban and austere environments, and Counter-UAS detect, track, identify and defeat systems.

Lead end-to-end system architecture and technical strategy across integrated hardware and software solutions.

Translate customer and mission requirements into system designs, interfaces, and technical road maps.

Direct system integration, verification, validation, testing, and field deployment activities.

Provide hands-on leadership across systems engineering, software, sensors, communications, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and integration teams.

Resolve complex technical challenges involving interoperability, performance, scalability, and reliability.

Support customer engagements, technical reviews, demonstrations, proposals, and new business pursuits.

Evaluate emerging technologies and drive innovation across surveillance and C5ISR solutions.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.

• 10+ years of experience developing and integrating complex defense, aerospace, C5ISR, surveillance, communications, or mission-critical systems.
• Proven experience leading integrated hardware/software solutions from concept through deployment.
• Strong background in systems engineering, integration and test, and requirements management.
• Customer-focused approach: provide accurate information, meet commitments, identify appropriate solutions and services, and adjust based on customer feedback.
• S. citizen and able to obtain a government security clearance.

Work is typically performed in an office setting; some travel may be required.

Must be able to lift 15–25 pounds and read, write and speak English.

We invite resumes from all interested parties, including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. 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.