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Director Reverse EngineeringJ.S. Held LLC • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Director Reverse Engineering

Director Reverse Engineering

J.S. Held LLC • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

We are seeking to hire a highly motivated individual to join our expanding team as a Director and Project Manager in our Patent Analytics and Reverse Engineering (PARE) division. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on involvement in client relationships project management and technical analysis. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding or quick ability to grasp our work with a significant background in a reverse engineering area. Most of our work involves semiconductors circuits signal analysis wireless and electronics. The ideal candidate will also have exposure to understanding patent claims and project management.

Reason for vacancy : the team is looking to expand and we are looking to grow the team.

Responsibilities :

  • Lead and manage reverse engineering investigations based on the requirements dictated by a patents claim elements.
  • Deliver evidence of use also known as claim charts to support the findings and conclusions of the investigations.
  • Work with internal and external personnel to deliver timely results to a client.
  • Work with internal and external laboratories to obtain data for the investigations.
  • Handle both low-level and executive-level work on the same account.
  • Act as a resource for clients on methods to approach investigating their patents.
  • Ability to review lists of patents to determine likelihood of infringement.
  • Present clearly and effectively during meetings with C-suite lawyers and business owners.
  • Collaborate closely with senior management and client stakeholders to achieve project goals.
  • Identify business development opportunities and develop meaningful personal and business relationships.
  • Manage deadlines and deliverables across multiple projects and industries with varying levels of involvement.
  • Drive process improvements and operational excellence across projects.
  • Maintain a strong focus on project timelines deliverables and budget management.
  • Uphold the highest ethical standards and maintain credibility in all interactions.

Qualifications :

  • Must have 5-10 years of progressive experience in a reverse engineering area.
  • A background in several engineering areas is a plus.
  • An engineering degree.
  • Strong experience dealing with patents and paten claims.
  • Patent Agent registration is a plus.
  • Project management experience is required.
  • Highly organized with excellent written and oral presentation skills.
  • Strong analytical mindset critical thinker and possesses the ability to clearly communicate.
  • Must love problem-solving and implementing solutions.
  • Be comfortable with the unknown work well under pressure and possess the ability to pivot and / or switch gears quickly and often.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to manage and mentor a team is a plus.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and negotiate.
  • Proven track record in managing complex projects and delivering superior results.
  • Must be motivated demonstrate a high degree of energy and be a self-starter; someone who is enthusiastic proactive and who takes initiative to get the job done.
  • Ability to independently develop and write superior quality work product with limited oversight.
  • Ability to work both independently as well as a team member.
  • Additional information

    Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

  • Must be able to sit for long period of time.
  • Ability to travel as needed to Stittsville ON Canada for laboratory visits.
  • Must be comfortable to work in a remote and / or hybrid environment.
  • Must be flexible to work outside of the 8 : 30am 5 : 30pm business hours if needed.
  • Some of the Benefits We Have Include

    J.S. Held understands all of our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our teams needs.

  • Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely when needed.
  • Generous Annual Leave Policy.
  • Comprehensive Medical Insurance.
  • A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $135000 - $165000 CAD. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset experience training location scope of role management responsibility etc.

    Other Duties

    Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

    By submitting your application you acknowledge that you have read the J.S. Held Online Privacy Notice and hereby freely and unambiguously give informed consent to the collection processing use and storage of your personal information as required and described therein.

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    EEO and Job Accommodations

    We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!

    J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.

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    Additional Information :

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

    Remote Work : No

    Employment Type : Full-time

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    Go,Lean,Management Experience,React,Node.js,Operations Management,Project Management,Research & Development,Software Development,Team Management,GraphQL,Leadership Experience

    Experience : years

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