Published Description:
Director of Engineering / Engineering Director / Technical Director job available to join a market leading Technology company who provide pioneering energy systems and technology for various applications (Renewable, Aerospace, Defense, Industrial, Telecoms, Data Centres).
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Washington, United States
Start date – Flexible
Working conditions: Normal office hours with occasional international travel as required to customers and partners. Hybrid work-from-home is available.
A result of succession planning my client has an exciting new vacancy for a fairly hands-on Director of Engineering / Engineering Director / Technical Director / Senior Engineering Leader to manage the High-Speed Broadband Communications product development team from concept, start of production, and deployment. You will provide Technical Leadership and interaction with Engineering, Operations, PMO and Product Management Leaders to realize Communications and Networking Product Lines in a cost effective and timely fashion.
Reporting directly to the Global VP of Engineering, this appointment offers the ability to have significant influence within the global company. The appointment brings with it the ability to provide and use a wide range of experiences and knowledge, while at the same time working with knowledgeable and creative employees.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Collaborate and provide leadership to the overall Broadband Engineering Organization’s administration and team engagement
• Participate and provide leadership to the Global Engineering Organization’s collaboration and knowledge sharing initiatives
• Manage the High-Speed Broadband Communications Engineering team which includes Hardware, Firmware, Test and Lab Engineers
• Define the architecture and technical direction for the High-Speed Broadband Communications Product Line (i.e., Networked Devices) including the Cable Outside Plant, Telecom, and IOT Networks
• Drive the Technical approach from Concept to Production of both Hardware and Embedded Firmware
• Advanced RF/Optical communications and hardware knowledge. Knowledge of Cable HFC architecture and topology is preferred
• Hands-on management and design experience in Broadband MSO hardware-embedded firmware products
• Experience in managing an Engineering organization of approximately 30 Engineers for at least 5 year
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent military training in field of Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science
Other Qualifications
• Strong communications and interpersonal management skills
• Management skills to drive organizational changes with cross-functional and collaborative approach
• Familiar with DOCSIS 3 and 3.1 standards
• Familiar with Optical communications and networking standards including PON and DWDM,
• Familiar with IP (IPv4 & IPv6, etc.) Networking products, standards, and protocols
This position comes with excellent salary and bonuses. Relocating individuals will receive a full relocation package and support for you and your family.
For more information about the Director of Engineering / Engineering Director / Technical Director job in Washington please contact Jabe Bean by emailing your resume to JBean@octagongroup.co.uk.