Director, Engineering & Technology — Applied Research 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