Air Force Research Laboratory · 16 hours ago
Chief, Space Propulsion Branch
Rosamond, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
1+ years expAir Force Research Laboratory is seeking a Chief for the Space Propulsion Branch within the Rocket Science and Technology Division. The role involves leading a team to deliver innovative technology solutions for space warfare and national defense, while supervising a diverse workforce and interfacing with various stakeholders.
Military
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serves as Chief of the Space Propulsion Branch
Leads the branch in delivering revolutionary technology solutions to the Department of War’s technical needs in space warfare and national defense
Supervises civilian, military, and contractor workforce
Interfaces with division leadership and stakeholders in government, industry, and academia
Qualification
Required
US Citizenship
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
Ph.D. degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or other technical field of relevance for space propulsion technologies
Must have at least 1 year of experience at the DR-03 (or equivalent) grade level
Preferred
Track record in scientific research revealed through scholarly publications, grants, patents or awards in technical fields of relevance for chemical and/or electric propulsion
Experience in leading development of solutions for US Space Force's technical needs for rapid and sustained maneuver
Experience in managing resources and delivering programmatic milestones
Experience in leading technical teams
Experience in envisioning, planning, and overseeing ground tests or laboratory experiments of chemical and/or electric propulsion systems
Familiarity with state-of-the-art computational tools for modeling and simulation of space propulsion systems
Excellent presentation skills
Genuine interest in working with a diverse team to solve multi-disciplinary applied engineering problems and advance the mission of the Air & Space Forces
Benefits
Eligible for a Referral Bonus?
Company
Air Force Research Laboratory
Air Force Research leads the discovery, development and delivery of warfighting technologies for our air, space and cyberspace forces.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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