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MANAGER-R&D - Section Manager

Job in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, 45444, USA
Listing for: Southwest Research Institute
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-07
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 150000 - 230000 USD Yearly USD 150000.00 230000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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

Objectives of this Role:

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.

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.
  • 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.
Requirements:
  • 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.
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 Location s:

Dayton, Ohio

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

For benefits information at our San Antonio location, .

For benefits information at all other locations, .

An Equal Employment Opportunity

Employer:

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