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MANAGER-R&D - Tactical Aerospace Section Manager - Dayton, Ohio

Southwest Research Institute (SWRI)

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MANAGER-R&D - Tactical Aerospace Section Manager - Dayton, Ohio

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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 and in the Dayton (Beavercreek), OH office.

Objectives of this Role:
  • Manage a Business section and the Dayton, Ohio office for the Tactical Aerospace Department.
  • Manage the team of engineers 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 Department 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 growing the section is a significant part of the role.
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:
  • Manage resources within the department such as, performance reviews, keeping resources utilized on programs, hiring, personnel issues, and dealing with office issues/maintenance.
  • Manage Internal Research and Development 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, Software Engineering or equivalent engineering degree with related experience.
  • 10 years: Technical engineering experience with at least 4 years experience as a technical engineering manager.
  • Shown experience writing proposals, developing estimates, and presenting to/managing customers.
  • Shown expertise in processes, development, test, integration, V&V, and qualification of complex embedded electronic LRU's. This include the utilization of RTOS systems.
  • Basic understanding of AI, modeling, simulation, and 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.

Job Locations: Dayton, Ohio

For more information about this division, visit the Defense & Intelligence Solutions home page.

For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here.
For benefits information at all other locations, click here.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.

About Southwest Research Institute (SWRI)

At SwRI, we tirelessly pursue innovation and excellence in science and technology for the betterment of humanity. Innovation in science and technology has been a hallmark of Southwest Research Institute since its earliest days. It’s no exaggeration to say we are committed to advancing science and applying technology to benefit government, industry, and all of humanity. That is our mission. Our multidisciplinary, collaborative approach allows us to successfully solve clients’ most challenging problems. Sitting on 1500 acres of test labs and facilities in San Antoni, Texas; an internationally respected institution working in research and development

Our staff is just as committed today as our founder Thomas Baker Slick Jr. was in 1947 when he proposed that the betterment of humanity depends on the use of advanced science and technology.  

Today, we are a leader among independent, nonprofit research and development organizations. Our staff of more than 3,200 scientists, engineers, analysts, and support staff members continues to accomplish outstanding fundamental and applied engineering and research for clients from diverse segments of government and industry. And we will continue to strive to be the first choice for clients seeking solutions for their most complex problems.