Location: Dallas–Fort Worth, TX (on-site)
Lead an applied research organization that turns early-stage technology into fieldable missile and defense products.
What you'll do
- Set the applied research strategy and investment plan
- Lead engineering managers and technical staff across multiple disciplines
- Partner with business development to capture research and prototype contracts
- Move promising technologies into product lines and programs of record
- Build ties with government labs, universities and industry partners
What you bring
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or physical science; M.S. or Ph.D. preferred
- 15+ years in R&D or advanced engineering, 7+ years leading technical teams
- Experience winning and running government-funded research
- Active security clearance preferred
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or physical science
- 15+ years of experience in research and development or advanced engineering
- 7+ years leading technical teams
- Experience winning and running government-funded research
- Master's degree or Ph.D.
- Active security clearance
What We Do
Value Driven Solutions (VDS) is an operational-excellence consulting firm serving middle-market companies, private-equity firms, and portfolio companies. It improves operational and financial performance through supply-chain optimization, operations, finance, technology, procurement, strategic consulting, and vetted interim executives. VDS also applies Lean Six Sigma, automation, robotics, AI, and analytics to strengthen efficiency, margins, capital efficiency, and enterprise value, with measurable, lasting results.
