Chief Engineer/Solutions Architect- HSV, AL

Davidson is distinguished in the aerospace and missile defense industry, in part, because of its excellence in hiring exceptional experts, engineers and software developers dedicated to delivering advanced, intelligent technology solutions in defense of our nation.

Davidson is seeking a Chief Engineer/Solutions Architect in Huntsville, AL. This individual is a seasoned leader with a talent for effective communication across all stakeholders, including USG customers, Prime Contractors, Suppliers, and internal functional teams.

The Chief Engineer will own the technical vision, architecture, and execution of the various technical platforms within the business unit. Acting as the technical leader and product advocate, you will guide a multidisciplinary cross-functional team including software developers, data analysts, data engineers, and cybersecurity professionals, focused on building a secure, scalable, and data-driven environment supporting enterprise-level analytics and AI readiness. This role demands a blend of deep engineering expertise, strategic foresight, leadership and hands‑on execution, and will provide critical support to the Program Manager.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (Master's/Ph.D. preferred)
12+ years of progressive software engineering experience in data‑intensive, high‑integrity environments
5+ years of senior leadership (engineering manager, director, or VP) in a matrixed organization
Proficient in Python, Java, C++
Candidate must have a proven track record delivering mission‑critical systems to defense or regulated customers
Successful candidate will have architecture experience: micro‑services, event‑driven, data‑centric, cloud‑native
Familiarity with SQL and database integration (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or similar)
Exposure to AWS, Azure, or hybrid cloud architectures
Exceptional communication & stakeholder-management
Demonstrated experience in managing projects to meet cost, schedule, and performance requirements
Demonstrated experience in proposal development, preferably with Miller Heiman capture methodologies
Ability to craft compelling presentations and reports
Experience working SaaS platforms

Desired Competencies:

Experience integrating Power BI or similar visualization platforms through back-end data services or APIs
Experience with containerization and orchestration
Familiarity with data-centric applications or enterprise reporting environments
Understanding of DevSecOps pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure-as-code
Knowledge and application of Risk and Opportunity Management
PMP certification or Project Management certification
Experience working with Air Force customers

Clearance:

Must currently hold a DoD Secret security clearance with ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance