Engineering Lead

Job Title: Engineering Lead
Job Description
The Engineering Lead will serve as the key technical leader directly beneath the Director or Head of Engineering, owning the day-to-day technical execution for a lean, high-impact engineering organization. This role functions as a true player-coach, combining hands-on engineering with leadership of multidisciplinary teams and an external subcontractor engineering firm. The work centers on complex, high-priority classified maritime programs for defense customers, with a strong focus on vessels that sit on the boundary between boats and ships. The Lead will play a central role in driving technical excellence, improving program profitability, and shaping a culture of accountability and execution.
Responsibilities

+ Lead the daily technical execution of the engineering organization, ensuring high-quality design, analysis, and delivery across all active programs.

+ Act as a player-coach by managing and mentoring engineer...