Director of Engineering with Security Clearance
The Arena Dallas
Director of Engineering Location: Dallas, TX
Clearance: Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance required; U.S. citizenship required
Employment Type: Full-time, salaried, with full benefits The Company & Mission: A stealth-mode defense technology company developing a flagship platform designed to meaningfully shift the balance of any conflict in favor of the U.S. and its allies. The company is well-funded, the platform is already developed, and customer demand is strong. This is a chance to build and lead an elite engineering team on one of the most consequential defense programs of our time. What This Role is All About: The Director of Engineering will lead the U.S. integration effort for the company's flagship platform. You will map customer requirements to actionable engineering changes, lead the team that executes them, and serve as the primary engineering interface with U.S. military customers. This is a ground-floor leadership opportunity — without ground-floor risk — to build your team and leave your mark on a platform with proven demand. What You'll Be Doing:
Clearance: Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance required; U.S. citizenship required
Employment Type: Full-time, salaried, with full benefits The Company & Mission: A stealth-mode defense technology company developing a flagship platform designed to meaningfully shift the balance of any conflict in favor of the U.S. and its allies. The company is well-funded, the platform is already developed, and customer demand is strong. This is a chance to build and lead an elite engineering team on one of the most consequential defense programs of our time. What This Role is All About: The Director of Engineering will lead the U.S. integration effort for the company's flagship platform. You will map customer requirements to actionable engineering changes, lead the team that executes them, and serve as the primary engineering interface with U.S. military customers. This is a ground-floor leadership opportunity — without ground-floor risk — to build your team and leave your mark on a platform with proven demand. What You'll Be Doing:
- Lead and manage a cross-functional engineering team spanning mechanical, electrical, software, and systems disciplines
- Translate U.S. customer requirements into actionable engineering roadmaps and oversee their execution
- Serve as the primary engineering interface with U.S. military customers, ensuring the flagship platform meets operational requirements
- Drive C2 integration, software development, resilient navigation, tactical communications, and SATCOM infrastructure efforts
- Oversee hardware/software integration and mechanical integration workstreams
- Proactively identify technical and programmatic risks; propose and implement solutions
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Production, and Business Development to ensure engineering decisions align with business objectives
- Serve as a cultural leader for the engineering team — direct, kind, and hardworking What You Bring: • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in defense engineering, systems integration, or related field
- 3+ years working on an engineering team focused on defensive and/or offensive missile systems
- Demonstrated experience leading or managing engineering teams
- Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and lifecycle processes
- Experience interfacing directly with U.S. military customers
- Familiarity with C2 systems, cybersecurity, and INFOSEC/OPSEC standards
- Experience with resilient navigation solutions (GNSS, anti-jam, contested electromagnetic environments)
- Familiarity with tactical communications systems (MANET, LOS comms, RF)
- Experience with SATCOM infrastructure and IP network configuration
- Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance required prior to start; U.S. citizenship required Bonus Points: • Experience at a defense prime — and a desire to leave the bureaucracy behind
- Familiarity with hardware/software integration and mechanical systems in a fast-moving, resource-constrained environment
- Track record of building engineering teams from the ground up Benefits: • Competitive compensation and full benefits package
- Full-time, salaried position
RTXRichardson, 4 mi from Dallas
a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: TS/SCI without Polygraph
Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security...
RTXRichardson, 4 mi from Dallas
government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: TS/SCI with Polygraph
Security Clearance Status: Active and existing...
RTXRichardson, 4 mi from Dallas
government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: TS/SCI with Polygraph
Security Clearance Status: Active and existing...