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ARA · 10 hours ago

Principal Program Manager 2

Tyndall Air Force Base, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Principal Program Manager 2 to manage RDT&E projects focused on identifying airbase technology capability gaps. The role involves leading a team in laboratory and field research, technology development, and various assessments in unmanned systems and explosive ordnance disposal.

ConsultingHealth CareInfrastructureManufacturingTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage the conduction of RDT&E projects focused on providing solutions to identify airbase technology capability gaps in the areas of explosive ordnance disposal and unmanned systems technologies

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

Emerging technology assessments

Qualification

Unmanned SystemsExplosive Ordnance DisposalSensor/Payload IntegrationRDT&E ExperienceTechnical WritingPhD in Science/EngineeringSecret Security ClearanceLeadership

Required

Secret Security Clearance required

Graduate of an accredited university with a PhD degree or equivalent in the field of science or engineering relevant to explosive ordnance disposal or airbase technologies and unmanned systems technologies and at least 15 years of RDT&E experience since graduation

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