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