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MANAGER-R&D - Section Manager - Ohio - Dayton, OH

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Dayton, OH
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Job overview

The Section Manager will lead Southwest Research Institute’s Dayton engineering section and office within Tactical Aerospace. The role oversees engineers and scientists, provides technical and programmatic guidance, manages research and design activities, and grows the business through customer engagement, marketing, proposals, estimates, and business development. The position is on-site in Beavercreek, Ohio, and requires travel.

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Skills

Proposal WritingEstimate DevelopmentCustomer PresentationsCustomer ManagementCustomer MarketingArtificial IntelligenceModeling and SimulationData ScienceAvionics DevelopmentUAV/UASAerospace Market

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Equivalent10+ Years Technical Experience4+ Years Technical Management ExperienceValid Driver's LicenseU.S. CitizenshipClassified Information Eligibility

Full job description

Who We Are: Tactical Aerospace is a premier supplier for Avionics/Aerospace grade complex electronic embedded systems. We design, integrate, and manufacture avionics, mission computers, payload electronics, sensors, AI systems, test systems, and modeling/simulation for the defense market. This position will manage the Dayton (Beavercreek), OH office and engineering section. This is a on-site position. Objectives of this Role: * Manage a engineering business section and the Ohio office for the Tactical Aerospace organization. * This position is on-site and in the Beavercreek, OH office. * Manage the team of engineers/scientists while working with program managers to manage technical and programmatic aspects of all programs within the section. * The Ohio office focus is on Neuromorphic Computing AI, Modeling & Sim, Human Factors and UAS/CCV while supporting programs across the Tactical Aerospace organization which includes embedded complex electronics for the aerospace/avionics markets. * Grow the business organically through Business Development, marketing, writing proposals and developing estimates for customers. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: * Manage resources within the department: Performance reviews, keeping resources utilized on programs, hiring, personnel issues, and dealing with office issues/maintenance. * Provide technical guidance and oversight of supported projects and programs. * Manage Internal Research and Design (IRAD's) activities within the section. * Grow the section through marketing, Business Development, writing proposals, creating estimates, and finding business opportunities. * Customer interaction and growth of the Ohio section and Tactical Aerospace is a significant part of the role. * Travel will be required. Requirements: * Requires a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent degree with related experience. * 10+ years: Technical experience with at least 4 years experience as a technical manager/supervisor. * Shown experience writing proposals, developing estimates, presenting to/managing customers, and marketing to customers. * Basic understanding of AI, modeling & simulation, data science, avionics development, and/or UAV/UAS/Drones. * Background in the Aerospace Market is helpful and related to this role. * A valid/clear driver's license is required. Special Requirements: Work assignment is in Dayton, Ohio. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen. Job Locations: Dayton, Ohio For more information about this division, visit the Defense & Intelligence Solutions home page. For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here. For benefits information at all other locations, click here. An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status. Apply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjc5MjA4LjEwNTA4QHN3cmljb21wLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ

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Set against the 5,619 open Engineering Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
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  • Ohio median$130–252K/yr136 salary ranges
  • US median$50–70/hr29 hourly ranges
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience; Engineering Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years at the median (4,969 postings).
Education
2,480 of the 5,619 open Engineering Manager jobs (44%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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