MANAGER-R&D - Section Manager

MANAGER-R&D - Section Manager - Ohio - Dayton, OH

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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 will manage the Dayton (Beavercreek), OH office and engineering section. This is a on-site position.

• Manage a engineering business section and the Ohio office for the Tactical Aerospace organization.
• This position is on-site and in the Beavercreek, 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 Ohio office focus is on 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.

• Manage resources within the department:
  Performance reviews, keeping resources utilized on programs, hiring, personnel issues, and dealing with office issues/maintenance.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight of supported projects and programs.
• 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.
• Customer interaction and growth of the Ohio section and Tactical Aerospace is a significant part of the role.
• Travel will be required.

• Requires a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, 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, presenting to/managing customers, and marketing to customers.
• Basic understanding of AI, modeling & simulation, data science, avionics development, and/or UAV/UAS/Drones.
• Background in the Aerospace Market is helpful and related to this role.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.

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.

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