MANAGER-R&D - Section Manager - Dayton, Ohio jobs in United States
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Southwest Research Institute · 11 hours ago

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

Southwest Research Institute is a premier supplier for Avionics/Aerospace grade complex electronic embedded systems. They are seeking a Section Manager to oversee the Dayton office and manage a team of engineers/scientists while driving business growth through customer interactions and business development efforts.

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Responsibilities

Manage a business section and the Dayton, Ohio office for the Tactical Aerospace organization
Manage the team of engineers/scientists 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 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
Customer interaction and growth of the Ohio section and Tactical Aerospace is a significant part of the role
Manage resources within the department: Performance reviews, keeping resources utilized on programs, hiring, personnel issues, and dealing with office issues/maintenance
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

Qualification

Technical managementProposal writingBusiness developmentElectrical EngineeringArtificial IntelligenceModeling & SimulationData ScienceCustomer interactionAerospace market knowledgeUAV/UAS/Drones knowledge

Required

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

Company

Southwest Research Institute

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Southwest Research Institute is an independent organization benefiting the government and others through innovative science and more.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$19.47M
Key Investors
NASAUS Department of EnergyARPA-E
2025-03-11Grant· $3M
2023-06-09Grant· $2M
2022-12-14Series Unknown· $1.61M

Leadership Team

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Walter D. Downing
Executive Vice President and COO
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Alan Stern
Associate Vice President
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