Director of Engineering, Systems Development

ABOUT QUARTUS

Quartus Engineering Incorporated (www.quartus.com) is a leading provider of engineering services and integrated hardware solutions for a wide range of clients and industries. We employ advanced computer-aided engineering tools in the areas of optics, structural, thermal, and coupled analyses. We couple our engineering analysis capabilities with design, prototype, integration and test capabilities to create solutions for our clients that are of extraordinary value.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

As the Director of Engineering, Systems Development, you will lead and oversee, the performance of a multi-disciplinary engineering team within the Systems Development business sector.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide comprehensive personnel management over a multi-disciplinary engineering group within a matrix organization
• Lead by example, setting clear expectations, consistent communication, and reinforcing a culture of ownership and accountability
• Make decisions regarding resource planning, allocations, hiring, terminations, employee relations, training, etc.
• Manage and develop staff to achieve department objectives
• Foster the continued professional and technical development of the staff through mentoring, education, and training
• Participate as a technical and/or programmatic lead/contributor on proposals and projects as-needed
• Provide top level customer support to resolve elevated technical issues
• Grow a wide network of clients and partners across the broader optical systems community leveraging current personal relationships, existing Quartus relationships, and newly developed relationships
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, participating in professional societies, etc.

WHO IS RIGHT FOR THE JOB?

A successful Director of Engineering will be a self-directed personnel manager with business and technical acumen who has demonstrated success cultivating customer relationships, leading, communicating, and influencing cross-functional teams.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• BS/MS Engineering – Aerospace, Optical, Mechanical, Electrical (or a similar discipline)
• 10 years of experience managing complex engineering projects in a research and development (or low volume manufacturing) environment
• 10 years directly managing employees
• Industry experience in one or more of the following areas: Aerospace, Electro-Mechanical Systems, Robotics, Optical Systems
• Industry experience in a design and prototype (or low volume) manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to build client rapport, debate constructively possible solution sets, challenge client thinking, create tailored solutions, and drive closure

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Consumer product or aerospace industry experience, specifically relative to the development of optical systems

Executive Order 14042 directs Government Contractors and Subcontractors to provide COVID-19 safety protocols for all employees working on or in connection with a Federal Government contract.  These safety protocols include, among other requirements, a vaccine mandate requiring full vaccination for employees of covered federal contractors, with limited exceptions for those legally entitled to an accommodation. As a Government Contractor, we require all employees to (a) establish that they have been fully vaccinated; or (b) obtain an approved exemption as an accommodation. Any offer from the Company is contingent upon you meeting this requirement prior to starting your employment.

Quartus is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to employing a diverse workforce, including, but not limited to, minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Quartus provides comprehensive benefits including competitive salary, discretionary performance-based bonus, employee stock ownership plan, medical, dental, vision, and 401k plan with company match.