Chief Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Dec 28, 2023. MORSE Corp scores C on the Alion truth index.
MORSE Corp is an employee owned, small business based in Cambridge, MA, Arlington, VA, and Seattle, WA with a history of fielding cutting-edgetechnology. MORSE boasts a specially selected team of scientists, engineers, and software developers to deliver best-in-class technical solutions that solve difficult multidisciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem.
MORSE is seeking an experienced and talented Chief Engineer to lead our efforts in developing and deploying capabilities for artificial intelligence, machine learning, decision systems, and mission planning applications. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned engineer to drive innovation, collaboration, and excellence in a fast-paced and growing organization.
Responsibilities:
Set the technical vision and direction for programs, collaborating with internal technical staff and external customers
Lead multi-disciplinary teams developing algorithmic, software, cloud, and data solutions
Manage program execution, ensuring schedule and budget adherence, and overseeing successful program delivery
Cultivate strong relationships with external partners and stakeholders, advocating for MORSE's technology and services
Identify and pursue new business opportunities, expanding our portfolio and driving long-term growth
Provide technical oversight and guidance to program team members
Requirements:
US Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance. Active Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI is preferred.
Master's degree or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 10 years of experience in R&D, with a focus on AI/ML, software, and decision systems
Proven leadership skills, with a track record of successfully managing high-performing technical teams
Deep understanding of software development principles, methods, and tools
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to absorb complex technical information quickly
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly and persuasively to both technical and non-technical audiences
Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices
Familiarity with cloud computing platforms and infrastructure is nice to have
- Willingness to travel up to 25%
MORSE Corp’s salary range for this role carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated. Depending on role eligibility, total compensation may also include bonus, stock, 401(k) match, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year. MORSE maintains an “open” leave policy that does not restrict exempt, regular full-time employees to a specific number of paid sick or vacation days. However, this policy is not an “unlimited” paid leave policy.
Compensation
$120,000—$225,000 USD
The team at MORSE takes pride in being the smart team that is easy to work with. We focus on steady, long-term success with an emphasis on exceptionalism and delivering mission-critical impact to our customers. For more information, please visit www.morsecorp.com.