Director, Industrial Innovation Laboratory

OVERVIEW

Reach New Heights! 

ARCTOS Technology Solutions, LLC (ARCTOS) is a fast-growing, technology-oriented small business providing aerospace, defense, and digital solutions, with offices and work sites across the United States. We’re looking for team-oriented innovators eager to tackle interesting challenges, work on important problems, and receive great benefits and employee support.

REQUIREMENT

ARCTOS is seeking an experienced leader for our Industrial Innovation Laboratory (IIL) team. As a key business lane within our Technology Programs Division, the IIL performs externally funded applied R&D projects to improve the production, maintenance, and repair of aerospace and defense systems. Working inside our dedicated research and manufacturing facility in the Dayton OH area, the IIL team is comprised of a multidisciplinary group of hardware and software engineers working in the following areas:

• Additive manufacturing
• Laser welding and processing
• Material repair techniques
• Robotics and automation
• Non-destructive inspection
• Augmented and virtual reality
• Digital thread / digital twin

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide leadership in executing a strategy to grow the Industrial Innovation business lane, in collaboration with the ARCTOS executive team and key members of the Technology Programs Division.
• Actively engage potential customers to understand needs and how ARCTOS may provide solutions.
• Provide oversight and support to program managers (PMs) and principal investigators (PIs) on development of white papers and technical proposals to secure contract funding.
• Work with PMs/PIs to ensure funded projects meet technical, schedule, and cost objectives.
• Supervise hardware/software team leads and provide mentorship across the engineering team.
• Review/modify/establish internal plans and processes for management of facilities and equipment.
• Lead by example to embody/enforce a strong safety and security culture across the team.
• Actively participate in strategic planning, budget planning, portfolio reviews, and related activities.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Operations leader able to translate top-level business goals into group-level plans and processes.
• Hands-on engineering professional ready to mentor junior engineers and build/lead a cohesive team.
• Prior experience performing sponsored research projects for Air Force and/or other federal customers.
• Prior experience in plant/equipment oversight in a manufacturing and/or research setting.
• Prior experience in group-level performance accountability and budget oversight.
• Prior experience in laser-material processing or other relevant technology areas (see above).

 EDUCATIONAL, CLEARANCE AND CERTIFICATION

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in an engineering leadership capacity.
• Bachelor’s degree (required) and/or advanced degree (highly desired) in a relevant technical field.
• U.S. citizen and must possess or be able to obtain a Secret security clearance (required).

PHYSICAL/WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Requires visual, hearing, and mobility capabilities to work in an active research and manufacturing environment, with ability to lift up to 35 pounds and operate manufacturing machinery.

TRAVEL

• Nominally 5-10% travel anticipated in support of project activities and trade shows/conferences and will be performed under the guidelines of Federal Travel Regulations and/or Joint Travel Regulations.

ARCTOS and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.  We look forward to reviewing your application!