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Epirus' flagship product, Leonidas, is a software-defined system built using intelligent power management techniques which allow power-hungry systems to do more with less. \n\nJob Summary: We are looking for aDirector of Systems Engineering will build and scale Epirus' Systems Engineering organization and establishthe technical discipline that enables us to rapidly develop, integrate, and field complex HPM systems. This leader will develop a pipeline of Chief Engineers and technical leaders who own systems from concept through verification and deployment, while establishingarchitecture, requirements, integration, and verification practices that allow hardware, software, manufacturing, and test teams to execute as one. You won'tinherit a mature Systems Engineering playbook-you'llhelp write it. Reporting to the Vice President of Engineering, the Director will lead a multidisciplinary team spanning systems engineering, test engineering, and modeling and analysis; provide system-level technical direction and architectural governance; and empower Chief Engineers and senior technical leaders to own product and subsystem architectures. \n\nResponsibilities: \nLead and develop a multidisciplinary Systems Engineering organization, establishing a culture of technical excellence, accountability, innovation, and collaboration. \nBuild and scale Systems Engineering processes, capabilities, and talent pipelines to support a growing product portfolio. \nServe as the senior system-level technical authority, providing architectural leadership and driving cross-functional technical trade-offs across performance, cost, schedule, manufacturability, and mission requirements. \nLead system architecture reviews, interface definition, technical trade studies, and risk management to identify and retire key technical and integration risks early. \nProvide technical leadership across system integration, verification & validation, modeling, analysis, and test, ensuring system performance is measurable and validated against requirements and mission objectives. \nEstablish technical baselines, readiness criteria, documentation standards, and clear ownership across Systems Engineering, hardware, software, manufacturing, and test. \nPartner closely with Hardware, Software, Manufacturing, Technical Program Management, and Chief Engineers to align technical strategy, product goals, resources, dependencies, and execution milestones. \nRepresent Systems Engineering in internal and external technical reviews and engage directly with customers and stakeholders to ensure solutions remain aligned with requirements, architecture, and mission objectives. \nPlan and prioritize Systems Engineering resources and activities to support program milestones and business objectives. \nDevelop and scale Systems Engineering proposal and estimation capabilities, including technical scope, staffing, schedules, assumptions, risks, technical writing, and solution development. \nBasic Qualifications: \nBS or MS in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline. \n12+ years of Systems Engineering or closely related experience. \nDemonstrated experience building, leading, or scaling a Systems Engineering organization. \nExperience with DoD programs. \nActive SECRET clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance. \nPreferred Skills and Experience: \nExperience making high-quality technical decisions in fast-moving, ambiguous, cross-functional \nenvironments. \nExperience with INCOSE standards, DoDAF, or comparable Systems Engineering frameworks. \nExperience leading integration, V&V, test planning, execution, and analysis for complex products. \nExperience scaling requirements, configuration, and lifecycle-management practices using modern \nSystems Engineering/PLM tools (e.g., Jama, Polarion, DOORS). \nFamiliarity with MATLAB, Python, or similar engineering analysis. \nExperience maturing Systems Engineering organizations and processes, with a product and customer/market-fit mindset \nITAR REQUIREMENTS: \nTo conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. \nAt Epirus, you’ll work with technical peers and great people-and get first crack at some of the defining technology challenges of our time. Here, “impossible” is just a challenge. We're a diverse, fast-growing team of change-makers fueling the future of energy with revolutionary solutions. Join us and rewrite the rules. \nAs required by the Equal Pay Transparency Act, Epirus provides a reasonable range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired. 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