Branch Head

1 month ago

Smyrna, United States Georgia Tech Research Institute Full time
Branch Head (Electrical Engineer) - SEAL - Open Rank (Hybrid)


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ID: 499614

Type: Researchers

Location: Smyrna, GA

Categories: Aeronautics, Embedded Systems, Electromagnetics, Electronic Warfare, Instrumentation, RF, Aircraft, Avionics

Overview:

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech).Founded in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has grown to more than 2,900 employees, supporting eight laboratories in over 20 locations around the country and performing more than $940 million of problem-solving research annually for government and industry.GTRI's renowned researchers combine science, engineering, economics, policy, and technical expertise to solve complex problems for the U.S. federal government, state, and industry.

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Location

Smyrna, GA (Metro Atlanta)

Project/Unit Description

The Command, Control, and Communications Division (C3D) within the Sensor and Electromagnetic Applications Laboratory (SEAL) in Smyrna, Georgia is looking for candidates to lead the C3 Rapid Electronic and Electromagnetic Designs (CREED) Branch.

C3D focuses on the ideation and implementation of advanced tactical communications hardware including flightworthy fielded assets. The division supports work across the Department of Defense (DoD) to bring next-generation command and control solutions to the warfighter. The CREED is comprised of a team of electrical and electromagnetic researchers focused on quickly designing prototype or fieldable devices, assembly, and test assets to meet system or subsystem requirements.

Job Purpose

Lead multiple sponsored research projects. Manage Branch (7-15 FTE) administrative activities including hiring, appraisals and sponsored project success.

Key Responsibilities
  • Recognized SME in technical domain. Lead and/or contribute to white papers and proposals.
  • Seek out and respond to opportunities for new research.
  • Support presentations and travel to support new business development.
  • Ensure that the branch is continuing to pursue new and novel research efforts through judicious use of internal R&D funding.
  • Lead branch hiring activities including development of position vacancy announcements, resume reviews, interviews and onboarding.
  • Determine branch hiring needs.
  • Lead role on manpower planning for branch personnel.
  • Conduct staff appraisals.
  • Support Monthly Project Status Review meetings.
  • Coordinate with division leadership as required.
  • Lead branch hiring activities including development of position vacancy announcements, resume reviews, interviews and onboarding.
  • Determine branch hiring needs.
  • Lead role on manpower planning for branch personnel.
  • Conduct staff appraisals.
  • Support Monthly Project Status Review meetings.
  • Coordinate with division leadership as required.
Additional Responsibilities
  • Represent the division and laboratory as a subject matter expert at consortium's, symposiums, and expositions.
  • Ensure that all technical work is performed and documented to organizational and DOD standards based on project requirements.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Minimum Qualifications
  • Experience in the following:

    • Technical project and/or program management and execution
    • Leading small to mid-sized teams of research engineers and technical staff


Preferred Qualifications
  • Active Secret Clearance
  • Experience collaborating, organizing, teaming, and communicating with a diverse team of government sponsors, researchers, and
    other stakeholders to facilitate project performance
  • Experience in program development, proposal development, and leadership of sponsored research projects.
  • Experience developing and delivering technical briefings.
  • Experience in a functional management role.

Travel Requirements