32 program chief engineer jobs at 23 companies in Fairfax, VA
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Program Chief Engineer
Fairfax, Virginia, United States
$129k-$240k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Space Electronic Systems: Space-defense electronics division developing radiation-hardened RF processors, radios, onboard computers, batteries, and storage for government missions.
12+ YOEBachelor's degree in engineering or related field; 12+ years of engineering experience, or 10+ with a graduate degree; technical leadership and complex aerospace or defense systems experience required.
Millersville or Colorado or Hawaii or Illinois or Maryland or Minnesota or New York or Ohio or Vermont or Virginia
$138k-$236k/yrOnsiteFull Time
L3Harris TechnologiesNYSE: LHX: Global aerospace and defense technology innovator and manufacturer.
9+ YOEBachelor's degree and 9 years' relevant experience, or graduate degree and 7 years, or 13 years without a degree; Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, engineering leadership, and program execution experience required.
Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), Jira, Model Based System Engineering (MBSE)
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Global aerospace and defense technology.
8+ YOEU.S. citizen with active U.S. Government Secret clearance and ability to obtain Special Program Access; advanced systems engineering and SEIT experience; extensive IPT leadership; EO/IR domain knowledge; relevant STEM degree plus substantial experience.
Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Global aerospace and defense technology.
9+ YOEUS citizen with active Top Secret clearance (ability to obtain TS/SCI), Bachelor's in Engineering/STEM with extensive experience (14+ yrs) or equivalent; lead cross-discipline engineering teams, strong DoD systems engineering and program management experience.
Sunnyvale or Washington or San Diego or Fort Walton Beach or Ann Arbor or London or Stuttgart or Munich or Stockholm or Bangalore or Seoul or Tokyo
$200k-$250k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Applied Intuition: Providing digital infrastructure for physical AI and autonomy.
5+ YOERequires 5+ years leading complex cross-functional technical programs in automotive, industrial, or robotics domains, formal NPI experience, production-scale customer delivery, and strong alignment skills.
Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia, United States
$186k-$228k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command: U.S. Navy engineering command providing shore facilities, base operations, and expeditionary engineering for military forces.
Mastery of advanced engineering and portfolio management; nationally recognized military construction expertise; authoritative counsel on multibillion-dollar infrastructure programs; and engineering or architecture education meeting OPM standards.
Electra.aero: Building hybrid-electric Ultra Short airplanes for passenger and cargo operators.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; 12+ years in flight autonomy or highly automated systems; complex autonomous system integration, certification programs, formal development processes, trade studies, and technical leadership.
Complete Building Services: Private commercial real estate developing, constructing, managing, and operating properties through six Washington-region divisions.
3+ YOECFC Universal (410A) license, 3+ years hotel building engineering experience, CMMS use, environmental and code compliance, staff supervision, budget and maintenance program management, strong customer service.
Raytheon-Rafael Area Protection Systems (R2S): U.S.-based joint-venture defense manufacturer producing Iron Dome and SkyHunter interceptors for allied militaries.
20+ YOE5+ MgmtMaster's in engineering,20+ years engineering experience with 5+ years leadership; expertise in air and missile defense, program lifecycle and technical risk management; ability to obtain U.S. security clearance.
Integrated Product Development System (IPDS), AS9100
Senior Principal Chief Engineer, Space Special Programs
Chantilly or Herndon
$292k-$386k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Anduril Industries: Defense technology developing AI-powered autonomous military systems.
25+ YOE10+ MgmtRequires 25+ years designing spacecraft, 10+ years in spacecraft architecture, 10+ years leading engineering teams, hands-on integration and testing, US citizenship, and ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
MORSE Corp: Employee-owned defense technology consultancy delivering algorithm, software, and systems-engineering services to U.S. national-security customers.
10+ YOE5+ MgmtUS citizenship; security clearance; 10+ years in AI/ML R&D and T&E; master/PhD or equivalent; proven leadership; DoD/IC program experience.
AI, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, NLP, Large Language Models, AI Agents, Data Engineering, UI Systems
Deputy Program Manager/Chief Infrastructure Engineer
Adelphi, Maryland, United States
$135k-$175k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Link Solutions, Inc.: Private IT services contractor providing cybersecurity, infrastructure, cloud, and application services to U.S. federal agencies.
12+ YOEU.S. citizen with Secret clearance or ability to obtain it, IAT Level II certification, bachelor's degree, and 12+ years leading large-scale enterprise IT infrastructure in complex environments.
AmentumNYSE: AMTM: Global provider of engineering, technical, and mission-critical services.
Requires 10 years of experience with large, complex programs and an active Professional Engineer license. Preferred bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering; knowledge of building and applicable codes.
AmentumNYSE: AMTM: Global provider of engineering, technical, and mission-critical services.
10+ YOERequires 10 years of experience with large, complex programs and an active Professional Engineer license. Requires building design, construction, and Maryland, Virginia, and federal code knowledge.
SES Space & DefenseEuronext Paris / Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG: Provides secure, multi-orbit satellite communications for government and defense.
12+ YOEBachelor's in engineering, 12+ years designing/integrating spacecraft and payloads, technical leadership experience, strong systems engineering and program execution, TS/SCI eligibility preferred.
SPACE SYSTEMS INTEGRATION OFFICE DIRECTOR AND SPACE ENTERPRISE CHIEF ENGINEER
Huntsville or Colorado Springs or Denver or Patrick Air Force Base or Arlington
$152k-$219k/yrOnsiteFull Time
United States Air Force: The air service branch of the United States Armed Forces.
Executive experience integrating complex space acquisition portfolios, architectures, and mission areas; mastery of space systems engineering and enterprise integration; advanced program management certification required.
State Highway Administration: Maryland’s public highway agency builds, operates, and maintains the state’s non-toll highway system for Maryland communities.
7+ YOEBachelor's degree in engineering and 7 years of professional engineering experience, including 2 years overseeing or monitoring federal transportation programs or projects; Maryland driver's license required.
Transportation Engineering & Operations Bureau Chief
Arlington, Virginia, United States
$142k-$221k/yrHybridFull Time
Environmental Services: Arlington County government department providing transportation, utilities, environmental services, facilities, and public infrastructure to residents.
Bachelor's degree in related field, significant experience in traffic engineering/transportation planning or parking administration, PE license in Virginia (or reciprocity); leadership and program management experience.
Capital OneNYSE: COF: A technology-driven bank providing diverse financial services.
7+ YOEBachelor's degree and 7+ years in project, process, or program management; preferred experience in strategy, budgeting, labor strategy, organizational change, and engineering or product partnerships.
McLean or San Francisco or Richmond or United States
$210k-$287k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Capital OneNYSE: COF: A technology-driven bank providing diverse financial services.
7+ YOEBachelor's degree and 7+ years in project, process, or program management; preferred experience in strategy, budgeting, labor strategy, organizational change, and engineering or product partnerships.