[Hiring] Senior Technical Fellow – Manufacturing, Affordability & Cost Intelligence @Galorath

Role Description

The Senior Technical Fellow – Manufacturing, Affordability & Cost Intelligence serves as one of Galorath's highest-level technical authorities and thought leaders. This position is responsible for advancing the state of practice in affordability engineering, manufacturing economics, should-cost analysis, design-to-cost methodologies, digital manufacturing, and AI-enabled decision intelligence.

The Fellow serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, strategic clients, product development teams, consultants, and industry partners. This role provides technical leadership across Galorath's software products, professional services, and innovation initiatives while helping clients solve some of the most complex engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, acquisition, and operational challenges.

This position combines deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, industry influence, and innovation leadership to strengthen Galorath's position as a recognized leader in cost engineering and manufacturing intelligence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Research, Economics, Data Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, industrial engineering, affordability engineering, cost engineering, supply chain analysis, or related fields.
• Demonstrated expertise in manufacturing economics, should-cost analysis, affordability engineering, value engineering, design-to-cost methodologies, or lifecycle cost analysis.
• Experience supporting complex engineering, manufacturing, acquisition, or operational programs.
• Strong executive communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to influence decisions across engineering, manufacturing, finance, supply chain, program management, and executive leadership organizations.
• Experience leading cross-functional technical initiatives and strategic programs.
• Ability to travel as required to support customer engagements, industry events, and internal initiatives.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Operations Research, Economics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or related field.
• Published author of technical papers, books, articles, or industry research.
• Recognized speaker, instructor, conference presenter, or industry educator.
• Active participation in professional organizations such as ICEAA, NDIA, INCOSE, AIAA, SAE, SME, ASME, or similar associations.
• Experience with AI, machine learning, digital engineering, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), advanced analytics, or manufacturing intelligence solutions.
• Experience with SEER®, cost estimating software, manufacturing analysis tools, PLM systems, ERP systems, digital engineering environments, or related technologies.
• Previous experience serving as a technical fellow, chief engineer, distinguished engineer, technical director, principal engineer, or recognized subject matter expert.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - our contributions are significantly greater than most companies throughout the country.
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company-sponsored Long Term Disability
• AFLAC Voluntary Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (dependent & healthcare)
• Paid Vacations, Holidays, and Sick Leave
• 401K Plan