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Branch Chief Spacecraft Component Technology Branch job at AirForceResearchLabs in Albuquerque NM

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Branch Chief Spacecraft Component Technology Branch

The AFRL Space Vehicles Directorate seeks to hire a motivated and experienced mid-level scientist/engineer to serve as the Branch Chief for its Spacecraft Component Technology Branch. This position directs all operations for a multi-talented cadre of 70+ military civilians and contractors that execute a core budget of $12.5M to advance four areas of research to meet the science and technology needs of the United States Space Force: Integrated Space Structural Systems Space Electronics Technology Space Logistics and Robotics and High-Performance Resilient Satellite Bus. Specifically the Branch Chief:

• Provides direct supervision to the Program Manager to manage the portfolio integrated budget and schedule and determine resource allocations for in-house and contract programs to include contractual personnel and activities for compliance with AF regulations.
• Provides direct supervision to the Technical Advisor to ensure scientific rigor in all efforts.
• Provides direct supervision to the branch s civilian and military scientists and engineers performing the scientific and technical research.
• Coordinates with the Mission Area Lead to support the strategic planning of R&D efforts.
• Applies knowledge of technology development and program management in the execution of various efforts within the branch.
• Combine systems engineering concepts and cost engineering insights with an overarching view of the branch to ascertain the technical feasibility of program goals cost and efficiency.
• Maintain a clear understanding of branch objectives and remain cognizant of current status and issues. Work will be focused on the managing and allocating resources for research and development efforts in tight coordination with Program Manager.
• Coordinate with Division leadership on strategic vision staffing reporting and supervising.
• Manages branch facility and laboratory maintenance expansions and operations.
• Train branch members by coordinating both formal/informal training and provide on-the-job training mentoring and hands-on experience in project development execution and management.
• Responds to corporate requests for actions and information.

Required Qualifications

• Possess or have the ability obtain and maintain a TS clearance.
• Minimum of a B.S. in one or more of the following engineering disciplines: Aerospace Mechanical Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• This position is open to S&Es in the 08XX Engineering 13XX Physical Science and 15XX Mathematics and Statistics series only.
• This is a drug testing designated position; the incumbent is subject to random testing .
• This is an Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position requiring Level II Certification in Science and Technology Manager (STM). The selectee will have 24-months to meet APDP requirements or a waiver must be obtained.
• Previous formal supervisory experience including staff hiring performance assessment and development responsibilities as well as work definition organization and controlling activities.

Desired Qualifications

• Master s Degree including but not limited to mechanical engineering computer engineering or electrical engineering from an accredited school is highly desired.
• Background in Systems Engineering is desired.
• Background in Project Management is desired.
• Experience with the space research community and broader space enterprise.
• Candidate must have a demonstrated ability to supervise and mentor a mix of military and civilian personnel and to communicate effectively with team members AFRL leadership and personnel from a variety of external agencies in the DoD and international organizations.

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Level Mid-Level

Pay Range (Total Salary) $106230 to $167550

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