Chief Engineer
- Salary
- $120,000 - $225,000
- Level
- Senior
Not stated in the posting: work type, visa.
Open. First seen 3 October 2026.
About the role
MORSE Corp's standard text
MORSE Corp is an employee owned, small business based in Cambridge, MA, Arlington, VA, and Seattle, WA with a history of fielding cutting-edge technology. 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
MORSE Corp's standard text
$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.
What this role asks for
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The team: Research and Development HIRES STEADILY
This role is one of 25 open in Research and Development. 1 was posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in December: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.
WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS
Python (15 of 25), Machine Learning (12 of 25), Agile (9 of 25), Embedded Systems (8 of 25), C++ (7 of 25), Kubernetes (5 of 25), AWS (4 of 25)
OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM
- Deputy Chief Engineer - Autonomy posted Oct 8
- Electrical Engineer posted Sep 18
- Electrical R&D Technician posted Sep 11
- C++ Software Engineer posted Aug 7
- Bayesian Data Scientist posted Aug 7
- Aerospace Algorithms Engineer posted Jul 31
- Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) R&D Technician posted Jul 17
- Systems Engineer posted May 28
- Flight Test Engineer posted May 13
- Chief Engineer - AI Test & Evaluation (T&E) posted May 13
- Chief Engineer - Battle Management posted May 1
- Robotics Software Engineer posted Mar 18
- Human Computer Interaction Engineer posted Mar 11
- Front End Software Engineer posted Feb 5
- Data Scientist- TS/SCI posted Jan 6
- Lead Data Scientist (TS/SCI) posted Sep 25
- Embedded Software Engineer posted Sep 23
- Lead Full Stack Software Engineer posted Jun 27
- Full Stack Software Engineer posted Jun 27
- Deputy Chief Engineer posted May 2
- Data Scientist posted Apr 21
- Autonomy Software Engineer posted Mar 14
- Cloud Software Engineer posted Jul 1
- Python Software Engineer posted Jun 17
From the team and dates on MORSE Corp's own job board.
Salary context
15 other open postings titled Chief Engineer state a salary: median USD 195,000 to USD 250,000 a year.
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