Position Overview

Our client is looking for a dynamic, results-oriented individual to join their team. Our client performs both internal research and development (R&D) in support of their internal divisions, as well as performing significant contract engineering R&D services for the Federal Government. Their primary external customers are the FAA and NASA.

This position reports to the Director and will be responsible for technical leadership of the engineering staff and ensuring the contracts and internal R&D projects are completed on time, within budget, and with a delighted customer.

This position will also be a key element in support of business development within the FAA and NASA customer community.

This position will provide significant high level technical guidance as well as programmatic guidance to the staff and, depending on the background and experience of the individual, he or she may be expected to be an individual technical contributor on specific projects.

Job Qualifications include:
 

Knowledge of current air traffic management, airline operations, and airport operations.

Knowledge of advanced air traffic management concepts and the FAA/JPDO NextGen plans

Knowledge of modeling, simulation, and benefits analysis; flight, guidance, and control theory; communications, navigation and surveillance technologies.

Experience and contacts in the FAA, NASA, airline, and airport community and a good understanding of how they operate

Led highly technical aerospace research projects, including multiple team members in other companies

Masters or PhD degree in a technical field preferred, involving ATM or operations research desired

10+ years experience.

Ability to manage multiple projects and activities simultaneously.

Ability to lead a diverse team of systems engineers, software engineers, and program managers, and to coordinate with multiple other internal and external organizations.