Job Overview

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The Control Systems Branch within the AFRL Aerospace Systems Directorate seeks to fill a general engineer, DR-02/03, position at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio to serve as a Science and Technology Manager of Autonomous Control Technology Development Projects in the Control Systems Branch.

Position duties include, but are not limited to:

• Conceives, plans, and leads programs to research, develop, demonstrate, and test autonomous control technologies for unmanned aircraft.
• Applies systems engineering and program management knowledge and experience to manage technology development and demonstration programs.
• Leads teams of government and contractor engineers and scientists to accomplish program objectives.
• Manages and advocates for resources required to achieve mission goals.
• Ensures alignment of technical efforts with Directorate and higher-level S&T strategic priorities.
• Represents the team, the organization, and the technology to a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Develops and leads cross-organization coalitions to advance technology transition.

Telework

Yes, this position is eligible for situational telework; as determined by agency policy

Eligible for a Referral Bonus?

No

Required Qualifications

• United States Citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
• Possess a professional engineering degree, in a relevant technical field, from an accredited (or ABET accredited for engineering) academic institution

REQ# 19766

Desired Qualifications

• Experience managing technical, schedule and financial aspects of large or complex projects
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills, including the ability to manage multiple complex priorities
• Experience leading diverse technical teams to achieve organizational goals
• Experience working with a diverse group of stakeholders to solve problems and achieve shared objectives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) employs approximately 11,500 military, civilian and contractor personnel, and manages a $7 billion portfolio of investments. The lab supports external customers and partners with industry while investing in basic research, applied research and advanced technology development. As one integrated lab, AFRL seamlessly supports the Science & Technology needs of two services: the Air Force and the Space Force.