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Southwest Research Institute · 10 hours ago

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

Dayton, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

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.

Innovation ManagementMarket ResearchMechanical EngineeringNon ProfitProduct Research

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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