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Bombora

VP Engineering

New York, NY · On-site +1

$260K - $320K/yr

VP Engineering The true B2B data pioneer, Bombora connects the B2B ecosystem in a one-of-a kind Data Cooperative-enabling a holistic view of an account's research and consumption behavior. From this ...

Bombora

VP Engineering

New York, NY · On-site +1

$260K - $320K/yr

VP Engineering The true B2B data pioneer, Bombora connects the B2B ecosystem in a one-of-a kind Data Cooperative-enabling a holistic view of an account's research and consumption behavior. From this ...

AVL Technologies, Inc.

VP Engineering

Asheville, NC · On-site

$180K - $200K/yr

VP Engineering# VP EngineeringAvl Technology Park - Asheville, NC 28804Start Date 07/30/2026## OverviewSalary Range$180,000.00 - $200,000.00 Salary## Description**Summary**The Vice President of ...

Still Bright Inc

VP, Engineering

Kenilworth, NJ · On-site

$279K/yr

The Vice President of Engineering is accountable for building out RACER's demonstration and commercial facilities: leading the engineering execution and physical build of the RACER process from the ...

Common Sense

Vice President, Engineering

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$175K - $205K/yr

Vice President, Engineering Common Sense Media is the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the research-backed information, education, and ...

PRC Wind

Vice President, Engineering

Minneapolis, MN · On-site +1

$187K - $242K/yr

Approximately 20-30% PRC Wind is seeking a Vice President, Engineering to lead the technical design, engineering strategy, and interconnection advancement of our growing portfolio of utility-scale ...

PRC Wind

Vice President, Engineering

Minneapolis, MN · On-site +1

$187K - $242K/yr

Approximately 20-30% PRC Wind is seeking a Vice President, Engineering to lead the technical design, engineering strategy, and interconnection advancement of our growing portfolio of utility-scale ...

The Nuclear Company

Vice President, Engineering

Columbia, SC · On-site

$166K - $214K/yr

The VP, Engineering will build and lead an owner's engineering organization capable of integrating reactor technology, architect-engineer partners, EPC organizations, suppliers, utilities, regulators ...

The Nuclear Company

Vice President, Engineering

Columbia, SC

$166K - $214K/yr

The VP, Engineering will build and lead an owner's engineering organization capable of integrating reactor technology, architect-engineer partners, EPC organizations, suppliers, utilities, regulators ...

Beyond SOF

VP, Engineering

Washington, DC · On-site

$186K - $240K/yr

The VP of Engineering is responsible for leading the engineering team, overseeing the development and implementation of engineering projects, and ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals.

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As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for vp engineering in the United States is $215,595.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $180,000.00 and $232,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a VP of Engineering do?

A VP of Engineering is a senior executive responsible for overseeing the engineering department and aligning its goals with the company’s overall strategy. They lead engineering teams, set technical direction, manage budgets, and ensure high-quality product delivery. Additionally, they work closely with other departments, such as product management and operations, to support business objectives and drive innovation. The VP of Engineering is also responsible for hiring, mentoring, and developing engineering talent within the organization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a VP of Engineering?

To thrive as a VP of Engineering, you need deep technical expertise, leadership experience, and a proven track record of managing software development or engineering teams, often supported by a degree in engineering or computer science. Familiarity with project management tools (like Jira), cloud platforms (such as AWS or Azure), and methodologies (like Agile/Scrum) is typically required, along with experience using relevant technical stacks. Exceptional communication, strategic thinking, and the ability to inspire and mentor teams are crucial soft skills for this role. These skills and qualities are vital for aligning engineering efforts with business goals, fostering innovation, and ensuring successful project delivery at scale.

What are the main challenges a VP of Engineering might face when scaling an engineering team?

A VP of Engineering often encounters challenges such as maintaining high code quality and team productivity while rapidly hiring and onboarding new engineers. Balancing the need for fast growth with preserving a strong engineering culture and clear communication can be demanding. Additionally, aligning technical goals with business objectives and fostering collaboration across product, design, and operations teams are crucial. Successfully navigating these challenges requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and a focus on both people and process management.
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Vice President, Engineering

Wilmington, NC • On-site

Global Laser Enrichment
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$167K - $216K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Oversee the core technology maturation program, including conceptual design, detailed hardware engineering, system integration, and iterative design reviews.

  • Provide design authority and leadership for the overall production facility architecture, balance-of-plant systems, process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and equipment specifications.

  • Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing engineering organization; foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and accountability.

Job description

Vice President, Engineering
Wilmington, NC
Full-Time | On-Site
Q-Clearance Required or Eligible
Reporting to the CEO and working closely with Company stakeholders, The VP Engineering is a newly created senior leadership role that provides strategic and technical leadership for all technology maturation, hardware design, and engineering activities supporting GLE's commercialization strategy.
This position holds ultimate design authority for the production facility, systems, and equipment, ensuring that business-driven product requirements are translated into mature, robust technical specifications. The role drives the parallel maturation of technology, prototype validation, manufacturing processes, plant engineering, and safety-by-design principles to enable a seamless transition from prototyping to a deployable commercial-scale plant. By maintaining clear technical accountability and disciplined trade-off processes, the VP Engineering ensures that technical decisions are optimized for performance, cost, schedule, and regulatory compliance.
NOTE: This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to U.S. export-controlled technology. GLE will require proof of U.S. person status prior to employment. The selected candidate must also be able to acquire and maintain an NRC Q-clearance for access to Restricted Data.
Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Oversee the core technology maturation program, including conceptual design, detailed hardware engineering, system integration, and iterative design reviews.
  • Define and maintain the technology maturation roadmap and technical risk register from TRL 6 through TRL 9, including MRL alignment, gating criteria, and success metrics.
  • Prioritize technical workstreams to maximize FOAK technical risk reduction, balancing initial performance and reliability vs. speed to market.
  • Develop and execute strategies for manufacturability, process scale-up, supply-chain readiness, and industrialization of critical components and assemblies.
  • Collaborate closely with the projects team to align manufacturing requirements with overall project execution and cost baselines.
  • Establish and maintain a robust configuration management system and technical baseline that serves as the single source of truth for production facility designs.
  • Provide design authority and leadership for the overall production facility architecture, balance-of-plant systems, process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and equipment specifications.
  • Ensure facility and system designs meet performance, reliability, and availability targets while maturing in parallel with technology development.
  • Champion "safety by design" principles by leading integrated safety analyses, hazard identification, probabilistic risk assessments, and development of the safety basis documentation.
  • Embed safety and regulatory requirements into all design, testing, and manufacturing activities from the earliest stages.
  • Oversee operation of all test facilities, prototype assembly, commissioning, data acquisition, diagnostics, and performance validation campaigns.
  • Ensure rigorous test plans, failure mode analysis, and lessons-learned processes are institutionalized to de-risk technology prior to full-scale deployment.
  • Serve as the final technical decision authority on design trade-offs, ensuring that business and product requirements drive all technology maturation efforts.
  • Establish and chair key technical governance forums (e.g., Design Review Board, Change Control Board) and maintain strong interfaces with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless handoffs and alignment.
  • Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing engineering organization; foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and accountability.
  • Represent the company's technical baseline with regulators, investors, and external stakeholders as required.

Qualifications and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related field; Master's or PhD strongly preferred.
  • 15+ years of progressive experience in engineering and technology development, with at least 8-10 years in a senior leadership role (e.g., Director of Engineering or equivalent) in the nuclear, advanced energy, aerospace, or complex hardware/systems industry.
  • Demonstrated track record of leading technology maturation from concept through prototype testing to industrialization, including hands-on experience with hardware design, system integration, and test facility operations.
  • Strong background in safety-by-design principles, integrated safety analysis, and embedding regulatory requirements into technical baselines.
  • Experience establishing and maintaining design authority, configuration management, and technical governance processes in a regulated environment.
  • Proven ability to build, mentor, and scale high-performing multidisciplinary engineering teams while fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and accountability.
  • Familiarity with nuclear regulatory frameworks (e.g., NRC guidelines) and experience representing technical positions to regulators, investors, or external stakeholders is highly desirable.
  • Excellent strategic thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and communication skills, with the ability to balance technical trade-offs against business, schedule, and cost drivers.
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and iteration inherent in FOAK development.
  • High accountability mindset with bias toward execution.
  • Active DOE/NRC Q-clearance or equivalent (DOD TS).

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