Georgia Tech Research Institute
Associate Division Chief (Avionics Engineer) - ASL - Open Rank
Georgia Tech Research Institute, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Overview
The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). Founded in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has grown to more than 2,900 employees, supporting eight laboratories in over 20 locations around the country and performing more than $940 million of problem-solving research annually for government and industry. GTRI's renowned researchers combine science, engineering, economics, policy, and technical expertise to solve complex problems for the U.S. federal government, state, and industry. Job Purpose
Lead multiple sponsored research projects. Assist Division Chief with operations including overhead budget management, hiring, AIS support and facilities management. This Associate Division Chief position comes with a Technical Working Title of Avionics Engineer. The Avionics Engineer also provides expertise and technical leadership to programs and sponsors to achieve overall goals through the full development life cycle (i.e., requirements development to final delivery). Key Responsibilities
Manage Division space and facilities including moves, furniture, office assignments and equipment. Manage Division overhead budgets including RMA, Professional Development and Materials and Supplies. Ensure sponsored research projects are appropriately supported. Assist Division Chief with hiring. Additional Responsibilities
Develop strategic vision and execution plan for the division in conjunction with Laboratory and Directorate Leadership. Oversee Division project and operational activities. Lead contract development activities and interface with sponsors. Manage personnel including hiring, performance evaluations, staffing, career development, etc. Manage budgets, resources, and compliance with policies and procedures. Develop research collaborations with other GTRI laboratories, Georgia Tech academic faculty, and outside organizations. Mentor Division Personnel Research Responsibilities
Research activities supporting sponsored projects. Project management of specific research projects. Develop and execute internal research and development programs supporting the division strategic vision. Develop proposals for new research efforts. Required Minimum Qualifications
Significant experience managing or supporting management of large programs for the Department of Defense in Collaborative Autonomy for unmanned homogeneous and heterogeneous airborne systems, Electronic Warfare, Systems Engineering for uncrewed aircraft, Modular Open System Approaches, and DevSecOps software development lifecycle. Understanding and application of military concept of operations to sponsor requirements in order to define products and solutions. Proven experience in new business development and securing new awards across a broad range of organizations within the Air Force, USSOCOM, Navy, USMC, and Army. Deep understanding of collaborative autonomy military applications to include GTRI solution space and technology transition (TRL-5/6 to TRL-7-9). Preferred Qualifications
Active TS/SCI Clearance. General familiarity across all ASL Laboratory’s core technical competencies: Collaborative Autonomy for unmanned homogeneous and heterogeneous airborne systems, Electronic Warfare, Systems Engineering for manned and uncrewed aircraft, Modular Open System Approaches, DevSecOps software development lifecycle. Experience providing management oversight for a portfolio of collaborative autonomy military technology transition programs including securing and contracting sponsor funding. Experience managing large multi-vendor programs. Travel Requirements
10% travel. Education and Length of Experience
This position vacancy is an open-rank announcement. The final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Faculty Extension Professional ranks as outlined in section 3.2.1 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook 14 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Project/Program Management. 12 years of related experience with a Masters’ degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Project/Program Management. 9 years of related experience with a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Project/Program Management. U.S. Citizenship Requirements
Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens. Clearance Type Required
Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance. Benefits at GTRI
Benefits at GTRI: Comprehensive information on currently offered GTRI benefits, including Health & Welfare, Retirement Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Time Off, and Professional Development. See the Georgia Tech benefits site for details. Equal Employment Opportunity
The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract. USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at usg policy manual. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online. Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
Research Services
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The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). Founded in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has grown to more than 2,900 employees, supporting eight laboratories in over 20 locations around the country and performing more than $940 million of problem-solving research annually for government and industry. GTRI's renowned researchers combine science, engineering, economics, policy, and technical expertise to solve complex problems for the U.S. federal government, state, and industry. Job Purpose
Lead multiple sponsored research projects. Assist Division Chief with operations including overhead budget management, hiring, AIS support and facilities management. This Associate Division Chief position comes with a Technical Working Title of Avionics Engineer. The Avionics Engineer also provides expertise and technical leadership to programs and sponsors to achieve overall goals through the full development life cycle (i.e., requirements development to final delivery). Key Responsibilities
Manage Division space and facilities including moves, furniture, office assignments and equipment. Manage Division overhead budgets including RMA, Professional Development and Materials and Supplies. Ensure sponsored research projects are appropriately supported. Assist Division Chief with hiring. Additional Responsibilities
Develop strategic vision and execution plan for the division in conjunction with Laboratory and Directorate Leadership. Oversee Division project and operational activities. Lead contract development activities and interface with sponsors. Manage personnel including hiring, performance evaluations, staffing, career development, etc. Manage budgets, resources, and compliance with policies and procedures. Develop research collaborations with other GTRI laboratories, Georgia Tech academic faculty, and outside organizations. Mentor Division Personnel Research Responsibilities
Research activities supporting sponsored projects. Project management of specific research projects. Develop and execute internal research and development programs supporting the division strategic vision. Develop proposals for new research efforts. Required Minimum Qualifications
Significant experience managing or supporting management of large programs for the Department of Defense in Collaborative Autonomy for unmanned homogeneous and heterogeneous airborne systems, Electronic Warfare, Systems Engineering for uncrewed aircraft, Modular Open System Approaches, and DevSecOps software development lifecycle. Understanding and application of military concept of operations to sponsor requirements in order to define products and solutions. Proven experience in new business development and securing new awards across a broad range of organizations within the Air Force, USSOCOM, Navy, USMC, and Army. Deep understanding of collaborative autonomy military applications to include GTRI solution space and technology transition (TRL-5/6 to TRL-7-9). Preferred Qualifications
Active TS/SCI Clearance. General familiarity across all ASL Laboratory’s core technical competencies: Collaborative Autonomy for unmanned homogeneous and heterogeneous airborne systems, Electronic Warfare, Systems Engineering for manned and uncrewed aircraft, Modular Open System Approaches, DevSecOps software development lifecycle. Experience providing management oversight for a portfolio of collaborative autonomy military technology transition programs including securing and contracting sponsor funding. Experience managing large multi-vendor programs. Travel Requirements
10% travel. Education and Length of Experience
This position vacancy is an open-rank announcement. The final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Faculty Extension Professional ranks as outlined in section 3.2.1 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook 14 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Project/Program Management. 12 years of related experience with a Masters’ degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Project/Program Management. 9 years of related experience with a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Project/Program Management. U.S. Citizenship Requirements
Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens. Clearance Type Required
Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance. Benefits at GTRI
Benefits at GTRI: Comprehensive information on currently offered GTRI benefits, including Health & Welfare, Retirement Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Time Off, and Professional Development. See the Georgia Tech benefits site for details. Equal Employment Opportunity
The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract. USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at usg policy manual. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online. Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
Research Services
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