CareerPlan

Chief Portfolio Engineer (Principal)

USA - Herndon, VAFull-time$211k–$285k2026-10-20 → 2026-11-09
Based in United StatesNo visa sponsorshipUnited States citizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Lead engineering across multiple classified Intelligence Systems programs, ensuring quality in design, build, delivery, and risk management for mission-critical systems.

Role type

Principal Chief Portfolio Engineer (Strategy & Mentorship)

Builds

Mission-critical Intelligence Systems and classified defense programs

Domain

Defense / Intelligence Systems / Aerospace

Required skills

Engineering leadership, Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, System Architecture, Risk Assessment, Test & Evaluation, Technical Decision Making, Interface Control Documents, Concept of Operations, Work Breakdown Structure

Preferred skills

Multi-disciplinary team leadership, Agile planning, IT systems design, Engineering Analysis

Technologies

Model-based tools, Software development frameworks, Verification/Validation tools

Responsibilities

Provide engineering leadership to multi-skill teams; Develop statements of work for R&D and new business; Collaborate on new concepts to expand product lines; Identify performance metrics and manage WBS/PBS and resource loading; Define team roles via RAA; Collaborate with cross-functional teams for architectural coherence; Incorporate lessons learned into process improvements; Create and maintain ICDs and system architecture artifacts; Elicit and manage system-level requirements; Produce and maintain Concept of Operations documents.