Job Information
Neya Systems Principal Program Mgr 2 in Tyndall AFB, Florida
Description
The Engineering Science Division (ESD) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Principal Program Manager 2 to manage the conduction of RDT&E projects focused on providing solutions to identify airbase technology capability gaps in the areas of explosive ordance disposal and unmanned systems technologies. This position is located at Tyndall Air Force Base, FL and is contigent upon award of contract. Secret Security Clearance required.
As a Principal Program Manager 2, you will be responsible for a team performing laboratory & field research, material, technology, and process development, sample analysis, material characterization, prototyping, designing & fabrication of test articles, test & evaluation, modeling & simulation, preparing test plans for physical & virtual experiments, risk analysis, operations & maintenance enhancements, field trials, design & construction of upgraded/new test venues, rapid war fighter initiatives and emerging technology assessments.
Research areas include:
Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD)
Unmanned Systems
Autonomous Systems
Robotic Appliques
Sensor/Payload Ingegration
Multi-Vehicle Interactions
Heavy Equipment Operations
Logistics & Material Handling
Firefighting
Rapid Damage Assessment
Operations in Hazardous Enviroments (including chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear & explosive or CBRNE
Radio Frequency Communications
Artificial Ingelligence Software
Force Protection
Security & CE Operations
Required Experience & Skills:
Background in unmanned systems, autonomous systems, sensor/payload integration, & Air Force Civil Engineering
Previous experience preparing and reviewing research proposals, research plans, and test plans
Execute multiple RDT&E activities
Writing technical papers
Experience leading a professional team
Required Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited university with a PhD or equivalent in the field of science or engineering relevant to explosive ordanance disposal and unmanned systems technologies or airbase technologies and at least 15 years of RDT&E experience since graduation.
Secret DOD Security Clearance
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)