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Director, Engineering & Technology -- Applied Research

VDS Consulting Group

Dallas, TX 75201 • 10/21/2026

Job Description

Job Description
Director, Engineering & Technology Applied Research

Location: Dallas–Fort Worth, TX (on-site)

Lead an applied research organization that turns early-stage technology into fieldable missile and defense products.

What you'll do

  • Set the applied research strategy and investment plan
  • Lead engineering managers and technical staff across multiple disciplines
  • Partner with business development to capture research and prototype contracts
  • Move promising technologies into product lines and programs of record
  • Build ties with government labs, universities and industry partners

What you bring

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or physical science; M.S. or Ph.D. preferred
  • 15+ years in R&D or advanced engineering, 7+ years leading technical teams
  • Experience winning and running government-funded research
  • Active security clearance preferred

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