ICON
Director of Defense Technology Programs
ICON - Austin, Texas, us, 78716
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ICON is looking to add a Director of Defense Technology Programs to lead construction-scale 3D printing R&D efforts in support of the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD). This role will oversee a multidisciplinary team of individual contributors across hardware, software, and material science, driving forward innovative solutions for national defense applications. The Director will also serve as a key point of contact for DOD stakeholders, ICON leadership, and internal technical leads. This position is based at ICON’s headquarters in Austin, Texas and will report to our Senior Vice President of Engineering.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Utilize technical expertise to oversee the program/project management of key engineering initiatives including providing cross-functional guidance and decision-making
Help locate and curate the needs of National defense partners and formulate, propose, then execute on technical roadmaps to meet National defense partner needs.
Establish and maintain relationships with government stakeholders from initial contact through technical execution and delivery of R&D systems through to productization.
Advise on all aspects of initiatives, including selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, controls methods, or operation of product designs
Work closely with software, hardware, and materials engineering leadership on strategic planning—translating business strategies and customer goals into attainable and measurable deliverables, technical operating procedures, and execution of defined goals
Establish a world-class engineering department that encourages honesty, transparency, and recognition
Drive a results-oriented culture with a strong focus on collaboration, innovation, engineering excellence, timely execution, and a high degree of customer focus
Recruit, coach, and mentor the best engineering and management talent
Possess strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
Develop loyalty and commitment in others by communicating clear expectations, developing and mentoring direct reports, and setting an example in one’s own behavior
Possess and communicate the high value of safety, reliability and quality in the systems and products
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, or related field); advanced degree preferred.
10+ years of experience in engineering roles with increasing responsibility, including hands-on technical execution and cross-functional collaboration.
5+ years of experience leading high-performing engineering teams in a senior leadership capacity (e.g., Director, VP), with a proven ability to scale and develop technical organizations.
Deep technical expertise and hands-on experience in engineering design, product development, and cross-functional R&D execution.
Proven success leading early-stage research and development efforts through to product realization, with a focus on technical excellence and execution.
Strong track record of delivering complex technology products on time, within scope, and on budget.
Experience in one or more of the following or adjacent industries: Large-scale factory automation, heavy equipment design for mining, construction, logistics, or agriculture, or Raw material processing systemsExceptional communication and collaboration skills, with experience aligning internal teams and external stakeholders around strategic goals.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
High familiarity with government contracting for the Department of Defense and other government organizations.
Familiarity with internal DoD processes and functions.
Prior experience in National Defense contracts beyond innovation and research grant execution.
ICON is looking to add a Director of Defense Technology Programs to lead construction-scale 3D printing R&D efforts in support of the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD). This role will oversee a multidisciplinary team of individual contributors across hardware, software, and material science, driving forward innovative solutions for national defense applications. The Director will also serve as a key point of contact for DOD stakeholders, ICON leadership, and internal technical leads. This position is based at ICON’s headquarters in Austin, Texas and will report to our Senior Vice President of Engineering.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Utilize technical expertise to oversee the program/project management of key engineering initiatives including providing cross-functional guidance and decision-making
Help locate and curate the needs of National defense partners and formulate, propose, then execute on technical roadmaps to meet National defense partner needs.
Establish and maintain relationships with government stakeholders from initial contact through technical execution and delivery of R&D systems through to productization.
Advise on all aspects of initiatives, including selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, controls methods, or operation of product designs
Work closely with software, hardware, and materials engineering leadership on strategic planning—translating business strategies and customer goals into attainable and measurable deliverables, technical operating procedures, and execution of defined goals
Establish a world-class engineering department that encourages honesty, transparency, and recognition
Drive a results-oriented culture with a strong focus on collaboration, innovation, engineering excellence, timely execution, and a high degree of customer focus
Recruit, coach, and mentor the best engineering and management talent
Possess strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
Develop loyalty and commitment in others by communicating clear expectations, developing and mentoring direct reports, and setting an example in one’s own behavior
Possess and communicate the high value of safety, reliability and quality in the systems and products
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, or related field); advanced degree preferred.
10+ years of experience in engineering roles with increasing responsibility, including hands-on technical execution and cross-functional collaboration.
5+ years of experience leading high-performing engineering teams in a senior leadership capacity (e.g., Director, VP), with a proven ability to scale and develop technical organizations.
Deep technical expertise and hands-on experience in engineering design, product development, and cross-functional R&D execution.
Proven success leading early-stage research and development efforts through to product realization, with a focus on technical excellence and execution.
Strong track record of delivering complex technology products on time, within scope, and on budget.
Experience in one or more of the following or adjacent industries: Large-scale factory automation, heavy equipment design for mining, construction, logistics, or agriculture, or Raw material processing systemsExceptional communication and collaboration skills, with experience aligning internal teams and external stakeholders around strategic goals.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
High familiarity with government contracting for the Department of Defense and other government organizations.
Familiarity with internal DoD processes and functions.
Prior experience in National Defense contracts beyond innovation and research grant execution.
ICON is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an innovative, inclusive, diverse and discrimination-free work environment. Employment with ICON is based on merit, competence, and qualifications. It is our policy to administer all personnel actions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Consistent with the obligations of these laws, ICON will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Furthermore, as a federal government contractor, the Company maintains an affirmative action program which furthers its commitment and complies with recordkeeping and reporting requirements under certain federal civil rights laws and regulations, including Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (as amended).
Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit candidates through this application. ICON does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency submissions for candidates and will not pay fees to any third-party agency without a prior agreement with ICON.
As part of our compliance with these obligations, the Company invites you to voluntarily self-identify as set forth below. Provision of such information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your employment or subject you to any adverse treatment. Any and all information provided will be considered confidential, will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file, and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws, orders and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement purposes.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
Utilize technical expertise to oversee the program/project management of key engineering initiatives including providing cross-functional guidance and decision-making
Help locate and curate the needs of National defense partners and formulate, propose, then execute on technical roadmaps to meet National defense partner needs.
Establish and maintain relationships with government stakeholders from initial contact through technical execution and delivery of R&D systems through to productization.
Advise on all aspects of initiatives, including selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, controls methods, or operation of product designs
Work closely with software, hardware, and materials engineering leadership on strategic planning—translating business strategies and customer goals into attainable and measurable deliverables, technical operating procedures, and execution of defined goals
Establish a world-class engineering department that encourages honesty, transparency, and recognition
Drive a results-oriented culture with a strong focus on collaboration, innovation, engineering excellence, timely execution, and a high degree of customer focus
Recruit, coach, and mentor the best engineering and management talent
Possess strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
Develop loyalty and commitment in others by communicating clear expectations, developing and mentoring direct reports, and setting an example in one’s own behavior
Possess and communicate the high value of safety, reliability and quality in the systems and products
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, or related field); advanced degree preferred.
10+ years of experience in engineering roles with increasing responsibility, including hands-on technical execution and cross-functional collaboration.
5+ years of experience leading high-performing engineering teams in a senior leadership capacity (e.g., Director, VP), with a proven ability to scale and develop technical organizations.
Deep technical expertise and hands-on experience in engineering design, product development, and cross-functional R&D execution.
Proven success leading early-stage research and development efforts through to product realization, with a focus on technical excellence and execution.
Strong track record of delivering complex technology products on time, within scope, and on budget.
Experience in one or more of the following or adjacent industries: Large-scale factory automation, heavy equipment design for mining, construction, logistics, or agriculture, or Raw material processing systemsExceptional communication and collaboration skills, with experience aligning internal teams and external stakeholders around strategic goals.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
High familiarity with government contracting for the Department of Defense and other government organizations.
Familiarity with internal DoD processes and functions.
Prior experience in National Defense contracts beyond innovation and research grant execution.
ICON is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an innovative, inclusive, diverse and discrimination-free work environment. Employment with ICON is based on merit, competence, and qualifications. It is our policy to administer all personnel actions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Consistent with the obligations of these laws, ICON will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Furthermore, as a federal government contractor, the Company maintains an affirmative action program which furthers its commitment and complies with recordkeeping and reporting requirements under certain federal civil rights laws and regulations, including Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (as amended).
Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit candidates through this application. ICON does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency submissions for candidates and will not pay fees to any third-party agency without a prior agreement with ICON.
As part of our compliance with these obligations, the Company invites you to voluntarily self-identify as set forth below. Provision of such information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your employment or subject you to any adverse treatment. Any and all information provided will be considered confidential, will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file, and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws, orders and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement purposes.
Internet Applicant Employment Notices Seniority level
Seniority level Director Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Information Technology Industries Construction Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at ICON by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Director of Technology” roles.
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Austin, TX $175,600.00-$263,400.00 1 week ago Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area 1 month ago Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area 4 days ago Senior Operations Director – Telehealth & Clinical Services
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Deputy Director, Southeastern State Affairs (Austin, TX)
Senior Director, Software Engineering - Identity and Access Management
Associate Director, iPaaS Platform Delivery
Principal Director of Analytics (Director III)
Vice President, Business Development - Federal Civilian Agencies
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