Vice President of Mission Engineering

Threat Tec, LLC, a rapidly growing Veteran-Owned Business, is the leader of Operational Environment (OE) replication and Threat Emulation/Wargaming solutions. Threat Tec brings innovative thinking and extensive experience to complex challenges for public and private sector customers. We work alongside our nation's defenders, developing solutions that drive success and protect our future. Join a team that is embodied by an unwavering commitment to professionalism, honesty, and innovation.

Threat Tec is seeking a Head of Mission Engineering to lead one of the most critical growth pillars in our company. This is a senior executive role for a hands-on technical leader with a warfighter’s mindset and a passion for building systems that matter. You will oversee the full lifecycle of our most advanced wargaming and threat-replication platforms—programs like WRAITH and VEZI—while leading a highly capable team inside our 25,000 SF engineering and prototyping facility. This role is central to our vision of delivering battlefield realism through modular, rapidly deployable technologies, including AI-at-the-edge, robotics, 3D printing, and 5-axis CNC machining. Key Responsibilities

• Own the execution and evolution of the Mission Engineering division
• Lead multidisciplinary teams in R&D, prototyping, and production
• Integrate advanced technologies (AI, automation, threat modeling) into deliverable systems
• Deliver on aggressive timelines with precision and flexibility
• Collaborate with senior leadership to drive strategic outcomes
• Build and nurture a culture of technical excellence, urgency, and mission-first innovation Candidate Profile
• 10+ years in applied systems engineering, defense prototyping, or threat emulation
• Proven leadership of multi-platform defense programs
• Strong field credibility—comfortable engaging with warfighters and executive leaders
• Familiarity with modular design, agile development, and immersive training systems
• Deep understanding of the DoD landscape and operational requirements
• Experience with robotics and automation manufacturing Why Threat Tec: We are innovators in threat-based training and engineering for the U.S. military and its allies. As a senior leader, you’ll work directly with the CEO and executive team to deliver meaningful impact—technically, tactically, and strategically.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time.

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