What are the responsibilities and job description for the MANAGER-R&D - Section Manager - Dayton, Ohio position at Southwest Research Institute?
Who We Are:
Tactical Aerospace is a premier supplier for Avionics/Aerospace grade complex electronic embedded systems. We design, integrate, and manufacture avionics, mission computers, payload electronics, sensors, AI systems, test systems, and modeling/simulation for the defense market. This position is on-site/in office and in the Dayton (Beavercreek), OH office.
Objectives of this Role:
- Manage a business section and the Dayton, Ohio office for the Tactical Aerospace organization. This position is on-site and in the Dayton, OH office.
- Manage the team of engineers/scientists while working with program managers to manage technical and programmatic aspects of all programs within the section.
- The Dayton office is centric to Neuromorphic Computing AI, Modeling & Sim, Human Factors and UAS/CCV while supporting programs across the Tactical Aerospace organization which includes embedded complex electronics for the aerospace/avionics markets.
- Grow the business organically through Business Development, marketing, writing proposals and developing estimates for customers.
- Customer interaction and growth of the Ohio section and Tactical Aerospace is a significant part of the role.
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:
- Manage resources within the department: Performance reviews, keeping resources utilized on programs, hiring, personnel issues, and dealing with office issues/maintenance.
- Manage Internal Research and Design (IRAD's) activities within the section.
- Grow the section through marketing, Business Development, writing proposals, creating estimates, and finding business opportunities.
Requirements:
- Requires a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Modeling & Simulation, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Data Science, or equivalent degree with related experience.
- 10 years: Technical experience with at least 4 years experience as a technical manager/supervisor.
- Shown experience writing proposals, developing estimates, and presenting to/managing customers.
- Basic understanding of AI, modeling & simulation, data science, avionics development, and/or UAV/UAS/Drones.
- Background in Aerospace Market is helpful and related to this role.
- A valid/clear driver's license is required.
Special Requirements:
Work assignment is in Dayton, Ohio. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.