**Description** The Engineering Science Division (ESD) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Principal Program Manager 2 to manage the conduction of RDT&E projects focused on providing solutions to identify airbase technology capability gaps in the areas of explosive ordance disposal and unmanned systems technologies. This position is located at Tyndall Air Force Base, FL and is contigent upon award of contract. Secret Security Clearance required. As a Principal Program Manager 2, you will be responsible for a team performing laboratory & field research, material, technology, and process development, sample analysis, material characterization, prototyping, designing & fabrication of test articles, test & evaluation, modeling & simulation, preparing test plans for physical & virtual experiments, risk analysis, operations & maintenance enhancements, field trials, design & construction of upgraded/new test venues, rapid war fighter initiatives and emerging technology assessments. Research areas include: + Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) + Unmanned Systems + Autonomous Systems + Robotic Appliques + Sensor/Payload Ingegration + Multi-Vehicle Interactions + Heavy Equipment Operations + Logistics & Material Handling + Firefighting + Rapid Damage Assessment + Operations in Hazardous Enviroments (including chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear & explosive or CBRNE + Radio Frequency Communications + Artificial Ingelligence Software + Force Protection + Security & CE Operations **Required Experience & Skills:** + Background in unmanned systems, autonomous systems, sensor/payload integration, & Air Force Civil Engineering + Previous experience preparing and reviewing research proposals, research plans, and test plans + Execute multiple RDT&E activities + Writing technical papers + Experience leading a professional team **Required Qualifications:** + Graduate of an accredited university with a PhD or equivalent in the field of science or engineering relevant to explosive ordanance disposal and unmanned systems technologies or airbase technologies and at least 15 years of RDT&E experience since graduation. + Secret DOD Security Clearance Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)