Senior Research Engineer/ Business Development Manager

3 weeks ago

West Lafayette, United States Purdue University Full time

Job Summary

Engineering (25% of Duties): The Senior Engineering and Business Development Manager will manage one or more project efforts connected to hypersonics research in PARI's Hypersonics and Applied Research Facility. Serving in a leadership capacity, this individual will work with the project principal investigators (PIs), internal/external technical team, and project manager to oversee and lead project timelines, deliverables, budget, troubleshoot concerns and issues while anticipating and communicating next steps. This individual will identify, create, and secure funding for additional projects in accordance with the strategic vision of PARI. Additionally, as part of this position, this person will have a technical scope which can contribute to ongoing activities at PARI, including but not limited to PARI's Hypersonics Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center, the HyPulse Wind Tunnel, and/or the Mach 8 Quiet Hypersonic Tunnel. The ability to support collaborative efforts with other researchers at Purdue is also desired.

Business Development (75% of Duties): The Engineering and Business Development Manager is responsible for coordinating PARI's efforts to develop and maintain a pipeline of new business. This role will provide much-needed intellectual and managerial oversight to design, implement, and manage the core processes and materials that will underpin PARI's business development and partnership efforts, especially proposal development.

The Engineering and Business Development Manager is expected to lead all aspects of the proposal process and will be responsible for management and ownership for selected proposals through inception to award. The Engineering and Business Development Manager will develop and update Standard Operating Procedures for new business, identify new funding opportunities and maintain a pipeline, lead capture and proposal development, maintain a network of partners, conduct competitor analysis, engage with proposal pricing and compliance teams and manage financial as well as human resources to ensure a consistent win rate. The Engineering and Business Development Manager will engage and partner regularly with Purdue contracting and sponsored programs office to streamline business development processes.

The Engineering and Business Development Manager will be expected to collaborate with PARI's leadership in the development of strategy, presenting the pipeline, contributing to the annual budget forecast cycle and make presentations on new business opportunities to faculty, students, staff and companies. This may include travel to government and industry sponsors.

The Engineering and Business Development Manager will serve as an information hub coordinating day-to-day activities required for proposal development, moving from one assignment to the other over time according to the ebb and flow of opportunities and portfolio of proposals under development.

Required

PhD Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field One (1) year of experience in industry and leading research and development projects Must be a US Citizen Ability to obtain a secret security clearance within 1 year of hire. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate with individuals at all levels, both internal and external to the university Technical skills that translate into successful track record of research and development projects Ability to prioritize and delegate work to meet deadlines Ability to work under pressure and produce high quality work with attention to detail Technical expertise Position may be subject to a government security clearance, requiring security clearance investigation. Individual must meet the requirements for access to classified information.

Additional Information

Purdue's benefits summary Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position A background check will be required for employment in this position. Pre-employment checks are required for this position. FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime) Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions immediately Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply

About the Purdue Applied Research Institute

At PARI we create leading-edge solutions for complex problems in national security, global development, and technology. Established in 2021 by The Trustees of Purdue University, the Purdue Applied Research Institute is the non-profit applied research arm of Purdue University. PARI co-creates solutions and builds on the deep research strengths of Purdue's faculty, students, and staff to solve dynamic challenges for the United States Government, industry, and non-profits.

About Purdue University

Purdue University is a top public research institution developing practical solutions to today's toughest challenges. Ranked one of the top 10 Most Innovative Schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, With a $685+ million research enterprise, Purdue delivers world-changing research and out-of-this-world discovery that drive discoveries and innovative solutions that have a critical impact on the nation and the world. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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