Chief Engineer: Aerospace R&D Leader for Defense

DCS Corporation; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corporation is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the engineering efforts for a future PACAF research, development, integration, testing and evaluation project. The effort will deliver warfighter-ready capabilities to PACAF.

The position is anticipated to be in Beavercreek, OH with some travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations. The ideal candidate would have a PhD in an Engineering Discipline with prior experience supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory.

Qualifications

• PhD in an engineering field with 20+ years of experience.
• Experience supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory.
• U.S. citizenship and TS/SCI eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a technology portfolio and the business operations of a complex R&D organization in AFRL.
• Oversee an R&D organization with 100+ employees.
• Provide technical review and guidance for R&D programs.
• Collaborate with AFLCMC to move projects to full acquisition.

Skills

Technical leadership

Budget management

R&D program guidance

Executive group experience

Subcontractor collaboration

Education

PhD in engineering

Master's Degree in engineering

Job description

DCS Corporation is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the engineering efforts for a future PACAF research, development, integration, testing and evaluation project. The effort will deliver warfighter-ready capabilities to PACAF.

The position is anticipated to be in Beavercreek, OH with some travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations. The ideal candidate would have a PhD in an Engineering Discipline with prior experience supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory.