Branch Head - Avionics Engineer; Experienced - SEAL

Location

Smyrna, GA (Metro Atlanta)

The Command, Control, and Communications Division (C3D) within the Sensor and Electromagnetic Applications Laboratory (SEAL) in Smyrna, Georgia, is looking for candidates to lead the Airborne Test and Verification (ATV) Branch. The ATV Branch is a multidisciplinary team that provides highly rigorous and detailed software, system/Subsystem, and platform-level testing planning, execution, analysis, and reporting for C3D programs.

Lead multiple sponsored research projects. Manage Branch (7-15 FTE) administrative activities including hiring, appraisals, and sponsored project success.

The Branch Head position comes with a Technical Working Title of Avionics Engineer.

The Avionics Engineer defines and designs military avionic systems and systems-of-systems. The Engineer develops integrated system-level designs, hardware and software subsystem designs, and conducts laboratory and flight test data analysis. The role provides expertise and technical leadership through the full development lifecycle.

Administrative Responsibilities of Branch Head

• Recognized SME in technical domain; lead and/or contribute to white papers and proposals.
• Seek out and respond to opportunities for new research.
• Support presentations and travel to support new business development.
• Ensure that the branch continues to pursue new and novel research efforts through judicious use of internal R&D funding.
• Lead branch hiring activities, including development of position vacancy announcements, resume reviews, interviews, and onboarding.
• Determine branch hiring needs and lead role on manpower planning for branch personnel.
• Conduct staff appraisals.
• Support Monthly Project Status Review meetings.
• Coordinate with division leadership as required.

Technical Responsibilities of Avionics Engineer

• Manage all technical aspects of product or system design including directing multiple lab resources for large scale deployments.
• Manage sub-contractor resources supporting all system engineering areas.
• Conduct product or system design synthesis, translating requirements into physical architectures.
• Define and refine internal and external system interfaces.
• Support development of product strategy and execution.
• Develop and review technical reports, specifications, test plans, memos, and diagrams detailing product or system attributes.
• Lead medium‑to‑large project tasks and/or small programs; provide technical status and plans to Project Director.
• Serve as a resource and SME for avionics engineering tools and technologies.
• Significantly contribute to whitepapers and proposals.

• Oversee larger test programs and test teams.
• Analyze and assess test results against metrics.
• Develop overall test program strategy and best practices.
• Oversee large and complex test programs/events.
• Primary author of technical reports/presentations for projects of moderate/high complexity.
• Compile report input from other researchers and prepare the final deliverable.
• Ensure that all technical work is performed and documented to organizational and DOW standards based on project requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Technical project and/or program management and execution experience.
• Experience leading small to mid‑sized teams of research engineers and technical staff.

• Active Secret Clearance.
• Experience collaborating, organizing, teaming, and communicating with a diverse team of government sponsors, researchers, and stakeholders to facilitate project performance.
• Experience in program development, proposal development, and leadership of sponsored research projects.
• Working knowledge of developing and delivering technical briefings.
• Experience in a functional management role.

10% - 25% travel.

• 9 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, Computer Science, Physics, Systems Engineering.
• 7 years of related experience with a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, Computer Science, Physics, Systems Engineering.
• 4 years of…