Research Science Asc Mgr

Requisition  Eligible?:
Yes

ERP amount: $50 LMRecognition

Relocation:
Possible Type:
Leader

Shift: 1

Clearance Prior to Start:
None Final Clearance:
Secret Pay Transparency: $ - $Experience Level: Experienced Professional FT/PT/Casual:
Full Time Department :
Space Business Unit:
Space Standard

Job Description We are searching for a Controls Research Science Associate Manager to join our exceptional team. In this role you will support optical and directed energy programs by performing and leading a team that conducts research, analysis, design and development of control systems algorithms and software. Some areas of responsibility include:
• Control system architecture design and implementation for spacecraft, missiles, and directed energy missions
• Independently define, lead, and manage highly challenging and innovative technical activities related to novel control systems design, build, and field testing

Key knowledge areas include:
• Wavefront control and adaptive optics
• Advanced control and stabilization concepts
• Jitter/beamwalk control
• Target detection, tracking, and filtering

We are seeking someone who demonstrates genuine interest in these subjects and who is eager to be mentor others in the field. You should demonstrate the ability able to work effectively and thrive in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment. You will have strong communication skills, an excellent analytic skill set enjoy working in a dynamic and multi-disciplinary environment.

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Job Description Manages generic scientific experiments, investigations, observations and related research studies into the nature and operation of natural phenomena in a particular field, using the scientific methods. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Directs development of theories for understanding, characterizing and organizing natural phenomena into a systematic and meaningful pattern for the benefit of project advancement and emerging technologies.

May oversee intellectual property evaluations and development of patent applications. May direct interdepartmental activities and research efforts.  Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

Basic Qualifications Degree in physics or related engineering field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience or familiarity with control system design and analysis for spacecraft, missiles, or directed energy systems.

Experience with laboratory environment and test bed development

Leadership experience, either in an informal management role, as a technical lead, or subsystem/work package lead Fluency with MATLAB and/or Simulink Software and Lab programming (e.g. Labview, C/C++ or similar)
US Citizenship with the ability to acquire and maintain a TS security clearance

Desired Skills Masters degree in related field

Experience with electro-optical sensors and/or optical systems or lasers

Experience with control system design and analysis of laser or directed energy systems.

Exposure to control of optical systems including adaptive optics, fast steering mirrors, gimbal systems, jitter/beamwalk controls, target acquisition and tracking.

Experience on R&D proposals include authoring technical and management/cost volumes

Prior leadership and management of research and development programs, subsystems, or work packages US Citizenship with the ability to acquire and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance

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