Lead Engineer

Lead Engineer

Type: Direct/Permanent Hire

Work Setting: Onsite

Location: Lewisville TX

CornerStone TTS is seeking an Lead Engineer for full-time employment.

• Lead a team of engineers from different backgrounds, working on both hardware and software development in a low-volume, high-mix production setup for electro-mechanical and electronic systems.
• Handle systems design, pulling together off-the-shelf instrumentation with custom software, hardware, PCBAs, cabling, and signal routing to build solid solutions.
• Keep the day-to-day engineering operations running smooth by hiring the right folks, managing schedules, allocating resources, and making sure the team stays on track with training and certifications.
• Be the go-to technical leader, pitching in hands-on with software architecture while steering key engineering projects from start to finish.
• Make sure every project hits the mark—on time, on budget, and meeting customer specs for both quality and technical needs.
• Act as the main point of contact for customers, keeping them updated on project progress, contract performance, and design reviews.
• Set up and improve engineering processes and procedures, ensuring they meet compliance and are always getting better.
• Keep tight control over configuration processes, updating software architecture standards and methods as needed.
• Help out the business development team by contributing to project proposals, including estimates for materials and labor.
• Lay out a strategic roadmap for the engineering department, focusing on both short-term wins and long-term goals (up to five years out).
• Ensure project schedules and labor forecasts line up with the company’s revenue goals.
• Maintain strong customer relationships by delivering top-notch projects and keeping communication open.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience leading engineering teams in a systems integration environment, with a focus on complex software, electrical, and electromechanical systems.
• A Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• Organized and detail-oriented with strong planning skills.
• A problem-solver who can think outside the box and get the job done.
• Independent and confident in managing risks and making decisions on the fly.
• Goal-driven and proactive, always looking to meet or exceed objectives.
• Solid communication skills, both written and spoken, with the ability to influence and lead a growing team.
• Must be a US Person as required by law.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with ISO9001/AS9100 standards and ERP/MRP systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of DOD, Government, or Aerospace contracts and regulations would be a bonus.
• Skilled in software development environments like LabVIEW, C, C++, or Python, with experience designing distributed, object-oriented software systems. Knowledge of TestStand, databases, and data acquisition hardware is a big plus.
• Strong project management skills, with experience following PMI’s PMBOK guidelines.