• VP Of Engineering

    Actalent (Brooksville, FL)


    Job Title: VP of EngineeringJob Description

     

    The VP of Engineering will play a crucial role in shaping the technical strategy and direction of the company. This leadership position involves collaborating closely with the CEO and representing the company to customers, ensuring that the technical approach aligns with market requirements and sustainability. The role demands an expert understanding of airworthiness compliance, primarily within military contexts, and active participation in the management team to maintain the company's technology leadership.

    Responsibilities

    + Report directly to the CEO.

    + Represent the company to customers.

    + Determine and implement the engineering technical strategy ensuring consistency with market requirements and sustainability.

    + Ensure technical correctness and efficiency in meeting compliance obligations of airworthiness authorities, predominantly military.

    + Serve as a key member of the management team, setting the company's technical direction.

    + Stay informed on current industry trends to maintain and expand the company's technology leadership.

    Essential Skills

    + Engineering degree in Aeronautical Engineering.

    + 15 to 25 years of direct engineering experience in the spacecraft or aerospace industry with project ownership.

    + Substantial experience in proving airworthiness compliance using comparative/modeling analysis.

    + Expert knowledge and experience with DoD airworthiness entities in the USAF/USN.

    + Detailed experience with regulatory issues related to aircraft design and analysis impacting conformity and compliance.

    + In-depth knowledge and experience with aircraft structural analysis methods, including hand calculations using resources like MMPDS, Bruhn, Roark, etc.

    + Experience in design work from conceptual level to full 3D modeling, validation with FEA analysis, and continuing into manufacturing.

    + Experience in fatigue analysis of mechanical and electronic components, including static, vibration, acoustic, modal, and shock test experience with aerospace flight hardware.

    + Ability to evaluate detailed methods of analysis for primary and secondary structures and mechanical systems.

    + Ability to evaluate technical solutions to complex problems with imaginative, thorough, and practicable solutions.

    + Ability to evaluate detailed 3D designs, CAD drawings, and other related documents.

    + Excellent teaming and communication skills.

    + Experience in testing aerospace components/assemblies to validate conformance.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience in uniform or as a civilian engineer at Wright Patterson AFB, Robins AFB, Patuxent NAS, or similar.

    + FAA DER certification is beneficial but not mandatory.

    + Considerable experience working on airworthiness support for DoD requirements.

    Work Environment

    The work environment involves collaborating with a team of skilled professionals in the aerospace industry. The role requires engagement with advanced engineering technologies and methodologies. The position demands a high level of expertise and offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects in a dynamic and collaborative setting.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brooksville, FL.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $200000.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Brooksville,FL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 26, 2026.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.