Vice President of Engineering

Relocation assistance: YesSkills: Telephony/telecommunications technical expertise is mandatory., Strong background in secure voice telephony., Proven experience leading and motivating engineering teams while remaining technically hands-on.VP of Engineering – Sourcing BriefPosition OverviewVP of Engineering replacement needed urgently due to current VP, retiring at the end of November.Immediate start is strongly preferred to allow sufficient knowledge-transfer/crossover.Preferred candidate should be local and within approximately 1.5 hours of the office due to the limited relocation package.This is a senior player-coach leadership role, requiring both engineering leadership and hands-on technical involvement.Must-Have QualificationsTelephony/telecommunications technical expertise is mandatory.Strong background in secure voice telephony.Telecommunications industry experience is essential.Proven experience leading and motivating engineering teams while remaining technically hands-on.Experience working with DoD/government customers is valuable.Candidate must be eligible to obtain a security clearance.Existing/prior clearance is a plus but not required at the time of hire.Team & Business EnvironmentOversees a matrixed team of approximately 7 engineers.Supports both DoD and commercial customers.Key areas include NG911 and B2B managed services.Small-company environment requiring flexibility, adaptability, and willingness to remain technically engaged.Executive-level opportunity with potential for bonus, profit sharing, and equity.CompensationBase: $150K–$200KBonus plan and profit-sharing structure are being developed.Potential equity participation.Relocation assistance: Up to $2,500No sign-on bonus