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Georgia Tech Research Institute · 1 day ago

Branch Head-Electronic Systems Architect - Open Rank (Senior Level) - ATAS

Smyrna, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

9+ years exp

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is a leading applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology, focused on solving complex problems for government and industry. They are seeking a Branch Head-Electronic Systems Architect to lead multiple sponsored research projects, manage administrative activities, and ensure the branch pursues innovative research efforts.

AssociationBiotechnologyInformation TechnologyNon Profit

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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 is continuing 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

Lead role on manpower planning for branch personnel

Conduct staff appraisals

Support Monthly Project Status Review meetings

Coordinate with division leadership as required

Lead branch hiring activities including development of position vacancy announcements, resume reviews, interviews and onboarding

Determine branch hiring needs

Lead role on manpower planning for branch personnel

Conduct staff appraisals

Support Monthly Project Status Review meetings

Coordinate with division leadership as required

Prepare and manage branch budgets, oversee expenditures, recruit qualified personnel, and maintain personnel proficiency, training, and qualification

Manage relations with all autonomous systems stakeholders including support for interactions with external sponsors

Develop and manage programs in the aforementioned technical areas including performance evaluation and testing

Participate in all steps of the project life cycle, to include design concepts and preliminary designs, scheduling, specifications, cost estimates, drawings, construction and final detailed designs as it relates to unmanned systems

Generate documentation (i.e. system diagrams, build of materials, wiring diagrams, etc…) that will allow technicians to assemble system components and harnesses

Coordinate fabrication and assembly of unmanned systems and the purchase of required materials and components

Perform integration and configuration of controls, sensors and payloads in unmanned systems

Use creative hardware and software solutions to overcome system integration challenges

Develop and execute test plans to validate proper system functionality

Debug electrical, mechanical and software issues across a range of components and interfaces using standard lab test equipment and software

Set up and conduct experiments; prepare progress and test reports

Follow designs into the field and participate in field testing; analyze flight data; diagnose system misbehaviors and devise solutions

Present complex technical material in reports, manuals, white papers and presentations, in a clear and concise manner

Collaborate with engineers of other disciplines to develop best-in-class solutions

Monthly reporting to the Division Chief on status of sponsored programs that branch staff are tasked to

Monthly reporting on business development (BD) efforts taking place within the branch (or in concert with other branches/labs)

Actively track staffing of direct reports and staffing availability

Timesheet monitoring (e.g. signing, correcting, and editing as needed)

Hold branch meetings with assigned research faculty (at least biweekly)

Level and Rank promotion tracking - monitoring each branch staff to know where they sit within the band of being eligible for level or rank promotion and updating relevant inputs for lab leadership when called upon

Meet with assigned branch research faculty/staff at least 6 times per year (not including annual performance appraisal), 30-60 minutes

Assess skillsets of branch staff, identifying areas of technical and professional growth and providing avenues for that growth (or communicating needs to division leadership)

Coordinate with Division Chief on relationship(s) within sHRp and the lab HRC

Manage hiring of new research faculty/staff

Work with sHRp recruiting staff to generate PVAs and vet candidates

Set up hiring committees and establish a standard interview process including a 1st level technical interview and a 2nd level interview

Addressing impromptu employee concerns (e.g. salary and level promotion)

Participate in leadership coaching/training when made available

Proactively generate opportunities to recognize outstanding performance by direct reports (e.g. bi-monthly submission of Star Performance Appraisal nominations to the Division Chief)

Tracking employees' years of service, highlighting them when applicable

Annual tracking of employees' eligibility for Level and Rank Promotion

Qualification

Electronic circuit designUAV prototype developmentProgram managementAutopilot systemsBudget managementPersonnel managementLeadership skillsPresentation skillsDocumentation skillsCollaboration

Required

Extensive experience in electronic circuit design and integration and/or mechanical design and fabrication

Extensive experience in use of commercial and open-source autopilot systems

Comprehensive management skills are required

Must be able to plan budgets and manage expenditures, make task assignments to branch personnel and monitor progress, and manage personnel issues and ensure personnel are qualified and proficient

Must be familiar with Microsoft Project for program planning and management and be familiar with GTRI procurement and cost reporting services

Leadership skills are essential as are presentation skills for meetings with stakeholders and external sponsors

Ability to document system designs is also required

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance

14 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, Computer Science, Physics, or related discipline

12 years of related experience with a Masters' degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, Computer Science, Physics, or related discipline

9 years of related experience with a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, Computer Science, Physics, or related discipline

Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens

Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance