Exploratory Research Section Chief — Photonic Materials

Air Force Research Laboratory; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Research Laboratory in Dayton, OH, seeks a DR-03 level General/Engineering leader to serve as Section Chief for the Exploratory Research Section of the Photonic Materials Branch, within the Electronic, Photonic, and Soft Materials Division.

The role, located at Wright-Patterson AFB, involves supervising staff, guiding R&D strategy, and coordinating complex contracts to advance mission-ready technologies.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship
• Current AFRL employee
• Must be a current DR-03 or have 1+ year at DR-02
• Professional science or engineering (S&E) degree from an accredited institution
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret-SCI clearance; current Secret clearance required
• Drug testing required
• APDP Level 2 certification (Practitioner) in Engineering & Technical Management; 60 months to meet requirements

Responsibilities

• Exhibits full supervisory responsibility, including workforce development and recruitment.
• Provides performance assessments and recognizes employee achievements.
• Executes branch strategy and provides counsel to employees on policies and directives.
• Determines execution strategy for R&D funds to meet requirements with oversight of contracts and acquisitions.
• Leads R&D, engineering, program management and other efforts to ensure quality and alignment with mission objectives.
• Applies advanced principles to identify and develop new technical areas aligned with program objectives.
• Fosters a professional atmosphere of high-impact contributions and teamwork.

Education

S&E degree in a relevant field

ABET-accredited degree (engineering)

Job description

Air Force Research Laboratory in Dayton, OH, seeks a DR-03 level General/Engineering leader to serve as Section Chief for the Exploratory Research Section of the Photonic Materials Branch, within the Electronic, Photonic, and Soft Materials Division.

The role, located at Wright-Patterson AFB, involves supervising staff, guiding R&D strategy, and coordinating complex contracts to advance mission-ready technologies.