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MANAGER-R&D - Section Manager - Dayton, Ohio Job in Dayton, Ohio US

MANAGER-R&D - Section Manager - Dayton, Ohio

Southwest Research Institute - Dayton, OH

Posted: 12/11/2025 - Expires: 1/10/2026

Job ID: 292982057

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Job Description

Who We Are:

Tactical Aerospace is a premier supplier for Avionics/Aerospace grade complex electronic embedded systems. We design, integrate, and manufacture avionics, mission computers, payload electronics, sensors, AI systems, test systems, and modeling/simulation for the defense market. This position is on-site/in office and in the Dayton (Beavercreek), OH office.

Objectives of this Role:


* Manage a business section and the Dayton, Ohio office for the Tactical Aerospace organization. This position is on-site and in the Dayton, OH office.
* Manage the team of engineers/scientists while working with program managers to manage technical and programmatic aspects of all programs within the section.
* The Dayton office is centric to Neuromorphic Computing AI, Modeling & Sim, Human Factors and UAS/CCV while supporting programs across the Tactical Aerospace organization which includes embedded complex electronics for the aerospace/avionics markets.
* Grow the business organically through Business Development, marketing, writing proposals and developing estimates for customers.
* Customer interaction and growth of the Ohio section and Tactical Aerospace is a significant part of the role.
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:


* Manage resources within the department: Performance reviews, keeping resources utilized on programs, hiring, personnel issues, and dealing with office issues/maintenance.
* Manage Internal Research and Design (IRAD's) activities within the section.
* Grow the section through marketing, Business Development, writing proposals, creating estimates, and finding business opportunities.
Requirements:


* Requires a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Modeling & Simulation, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Data Science, or equivalent degree with related experience.
* 10+ years: Technical experience with at least 4 years experience as a technical manager/supervisor.
* Shown experience writing proposals, developing estimates, and presenting to/managing customers.
* Basic understanding of AI, modeling & simulation, data science, avionics development, and/or UAV/UAS/Drones.
* Background in Aerospace Market is helpful and related to this role.
* A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Special Requirements:

Work assignment is in Dayton, Ohio. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.

Job Locations: Dayton, Ohio

For more information about this division, visit the Defense & Intelligence Solutions home page.

For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here.
For benefits information at all other locations, click here.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.

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Job Summary

Employment Type:
Full Time Employee
Job type:
Regular Employment
Skill Based Partner:
No
Education Level:
High school graduate
Work Days:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
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Graphic Literacy: 5

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