Deputy Director of Engineering & Technology

Fuse is looking for a Deputy Director of Engineering to join our energetic and growing team!

The Deputy Director of Engineering is a senior leadership role that supports the Director of Engineering in overseeing strategic direction, operational excellence, and innovation within the engineering department. This position requires close collaboration with C-suite executives and plays a critical role in representing the engineering function at the highest levels of the organization. The Deputy Director will lead large-scale engineering projects, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure the department meets its goals in alignment with the company’s overall mission.

Who will love this role:

• Strategic Thinkers: If you thrive on shaping the future of engineering and enjoy working closely with C-suite executives to drive high-impact initiatives, this role is for you.
• Leadership Enthusiasts: This role is ideal for those who are passionate about leading and mentoring high-performing teams, and who are eager to contribute to the long-term success of both the engineering department and the company.
• Innovators: If you are driven by innovation and enjoy being at the cutting edge of technological advancements, you’ll find this role highly rewarding.
• Collaborative Leaders: Those who excel in a collaborative environment, value teamwork, and are eager to work alongside other senior leaders to achieve shared goals will thrive in this position.

What you’ll do:

• Apply strategic leadership: Work closely with the Director of Engineering to develop and execute the engineering department's strategy, ensuring alignment with the company’s vision and objectives.
• Collaborate with C-Suite: Act as a key representative of the engineering department in executive meetings, providing insights, updates, and strategic recommendations to the C-suite.
• Drive roadmaps: Work with the Director of Engineering and Technology to mature our product roadmaps in collaboration with our C Suite and Technology Leadership Team.
• Lead and develop our team: Lead, mentor, and develop engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Identify and nurture future leaders within the department.
• Provide Technical Guidance: Drive innovation within the engineering department by promoting the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and best practices. Provide technical guidance to teams on complex projects and challenges.
• Oversee project execution: Manage and oversee large-scale engineering projects, ensuring effective resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder communication. Ensure that project deliverables meet business and technical requirements.
• Manage budget and resources: Assist the Director of Engineering in managing the department’s budget, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring cost-effective practices.
• Build partnerships: Engage with internal and external stakeholders to understand needs, gather feedback, and ensure that the engineering department’s initiatives align with broader organizational goals.
• Promote engineering standards: Ensure that all engineering activities comply with relevant regulations, standards, and company policies. Lead initiatives to continuously improve quality and reliability across all engineering outputs.
• Mentor our team: Develop leaders to ensure the department's long-term leadership continuity.

We are looking for:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in a senior engineering leadership role, with a track record of success in driving engineering strategy and execution.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, technologies, and best practices, with the ability to provide technical guidance on complex projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively collaborate with executives and represent the engineering department at the highest levels.
• Experience managing large-scale projects, budgets, and resources, with a focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Understanding of DoD/DoN practices.
• Experience supporting teams in the engineering development, testing and deployment of complex systems.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Current US SECRET Clearance.

Nice to have:

• Experience in agile, professional SW development environments.
• Working knowledge and experience with military networking systems.
• Experience with US Navy Communications networks and C4ISR.
• Management Degree, MBA, or similar certification (such as PMP).
• Your own unique talents! If you meet the major requirements of this position but not 100% of the qualifications outlined above, tell us why you’d be a great fit for this role in your cover letter.

About Fuse:

Fuse Integration is a small business located in San Diego working with Department of Defense, security, first-responder, and energy industries. Fuse provides network and software engineering solutions based on user-focused design and development. We are a dynamic, rapidly growing business with an exciting environment and a collaborative team mindset.

Must be able to work locally in San Diego.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision: Covered for employee, and a portion of dependents' coverage is covered as well.
• 11 paid Federal Holidays.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Date of hire through second year: 10 days/year (accrued); Third year and beyond: unlimited.
• 40 hours of paid sick leave per year.
• 401k with employer matching.
• Annual bonuses.
• Cell phone reimbursement: $100/month.