Technical Director

3802BRInternal Position Title:Technical DirectorRecruiter:Merideth MolnairdJob Description: **Hybrid Opportunity Available** As Chief of Technology and Product Development - Mission Systems Group, you will be at the forefront of shaping our future, fostering a culture of innovation, and leading the development of new products and services to expand existing market footprints or enter new markets. Your strategic vision will not only influence our product roadmap but also our business model, ensuring we stay ahead of market trends and innovate new technologies that deliver top and bottom-line growth. It is contemplated the initial focus of time will be 60% in our aerospace and defense business (Mission Systems Group) and 40% at the corporate level in generation of ideas for new markets. The position will also interface with our Surface Transportation Group to assess their technology capabilities and transferability to new markets such as critical infrastructure monitoring, pipelines or autonomous vehicles. After an initial 3 months and as needed thereafter, the split of time, focus and cost allocation will be adjusted as necessary based on project needs. Key Responsibilities: + Develop and implement an innovation strategy that assess key areas such as existing and new market needs, core technology capabilities, new product/service ideas, and roadmaps for taking products and services to market. + Lead cross-functional teams to ideate, develop, and launch innovative products and services. + Lead the Intellectual Property Management and Patent strategy. + Work with our program technologists to develop concepts for larger scale offerings to our customers (exit the prototype mode and think how to scale up to volume). + Foster a culture of innovation within the organization, encouraging creative thinking and continuous improvement. + Collaborate across the company to integrate innovation into all aspects of the business, from product development to market strategy. + Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and market dynamics to guide the company's innovation agenda. + Build and maintain relationships with external partners, including startups, academic institutions, and industry leaders, to explore collaborative innovation opportunities. + Oversee the innovation pipeline, ensuring a balanced portfolio of initiatives that support both short-term and long-term growth. + Lead the evaluation and adoption of new technologies that can enhance our product offerings and operational efficiency. + Measure and report on the impact of innovation initiatives, adjusting strategies as necessary to achieve desired outcomes. + Champion the company's vision and innovation achievements, both internally and externally, to inspire stakeholders and attract top talent. Req ID:3802BREmployment Status:Regular Full-time Drug Screen Type:NoneSecurity Clearance Level:Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance Req Expiration Date:21-Apr-2025Industry Job Title:Chief, Technology and Product Development - Mission Systems GroupBackground Check Type:7 year Pre-employment Business Area:AerospaceExport Control and Licensing:NoneQualifications Desired: + Agile, 6 sigma, extensive knowledge of the patent process Contract Award Contingency:NoU.S. Citizenship:YesQualifications Required (Skills): • MS or equivalent; minimum 10 years professional experience. • Extensive experience as a technology and product development leader • Experience developing and implementing innovation strategy • Deep knowledge of Intellectual Property Management and Patent strategy • Experience reporting on the impact of innovation initiatives and adjusting strategies as necessary • ABILITY TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE, FOR WHICH YOU MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN.Division Description:For more than 50 years, ENSCO has been providing leading-edge engineering, science and advanced technology solutions to governments and private industries worldwide. ENSCO prides itself in creating and applying advanced technologies for mission success. We provide systems engineering, integration, and advanced technology services to transform the future safety, security, and resiliency of critical missions on the ground, in the air, in space, and in the information systems that connect these domains. We foster top science and engineering talent, cultivating the ideas of our employees and customers to deliver leading-edge R&D, products, and services to create an environment where employees can tackle our customers’ most difficult problems in creative ways. Learn more about ENSCO: www.ensco.comCity:Cocoa BeachState:Florida Strength in Diversity:ENSCO, Inc. and its wholly owned U.S. subsidiaries are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.Benefit Highlights:• Annual education tuition reimbursement • 401(k) Plan with up to 6% dollar-for-dollar company match • Medical, dental and vision insurance • Spending Accounts – FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and HSA • Leave available for holidays, bereavement, jury duty, military service, family medical leave, and as required by State law • Paid Time Off • 100% Company paid Employee Assistance Program and life, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, business travel accident, and professional liability insurance (employee only) • Other voluntary programs, including supplemental life, auto and home insurance, and legal program • Computer purchase discount • Recognition and reward programs • Patent awards • Technical paper awards for presentations and publications • Recruitment awards • Length of service awards • Community service recognitionCountry:United States