ASEMP Section Head

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) is a world-class Defense Research and Development enterprise, with a charter to create new and emerging technology innovations in support of Commercial & Government organizations. We have expertise in RF, EMP, Pulsed Power, Acoustics and Threat Warning Systems; partnering with our customers to address real-world problems with cost-effective solutions.

The SARA EMP Survivability and Effects Department within the High Power Electromagnetics Division (HPEM) is looking for a remarkably talented, motivated, and imaginative Aerospace EMP (ASEMP) Section Head (Engineer/Physicist) to lead EMP hardening and assessment activities, and transition innovative technologies to the DoD, DoE, and their contractors. The candidate will have the opportunity to grow and lead talented engineers, physicists, and technicians on long-standing programs and new programs supporting our customers. Our small group will allow the candidate to experience, contribute, and collaborate in a multidisciplinary nature from conception all the way through to operation.

The ASEMP Section Head (Engineer/Physicist) will manage a technically diverse, highly skilled group. As first-line manager, they will directly interface with department and division management. The section head will manage and interface with technical program managers to provide resource allocations for specific tasking. The section head will be a technical cornerstone to mentor and train section personnel. The section head will drive a culture dedicated to learning, with opportunities and advancement while providing technical and management support to customers. Additionally, the ASEMP Section Head will support research, design, development, technical documentation, customer interaction and business development on multiple projects and programs.

Core Responsibilities:

Lead and perform on Aircraft, Missile, and other Aerospace-related EMP Assessments, including travel to airfields and facilities CONUS and OCONUS

Lead and perform Aircraft Hardening Design efforts

Monitor and approve timecards and PTO requests for direct reports

Monitor and coordinate tasks for assigned team members within the ASEMP Section as necessary

Provide mid-year (as necessary) / end-of-year performance overviews for members within the section and report to the Department Head

Maintain and coordinate team morale and comradery (and team events)

Provide strategic development of section and personnel skillsets to address current and future contracted scopes

Recruit and hire new employees as necessary

Perform research, design, development, fabrication, testing, and documentation of multidisciplinary engineering tasks on multiple projects and programs

Write detailed technical reports and maintain comprehensive project documentation

Perform hands-on tests with knowledge of standard and advanced test and data acquisition equipment

Execute other tasks in coordination with customers and their contractors, technical leads, program managers, executive leadership or department managers

Manage and interface with technical program managers to provide technical input and personnel resources as needed

Moderate to significant travel required (up to 30% a year)

Requirements:

7+ years’ experience with a BS or MS in Applied Electromagnetics including RF or EMI/EMC, Aerospace Engineering, or Pulsed Power.

3+ years’ experience with team leadership and collaboration with demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, delegate, problem-solve strategically, and motivate

Excellent written and verbal communication

Programming Skills

Demonstrated ability to organize, coordinate, and execute moderately-sized programs with teams while maintaining cost and schedule proficiency, customer expectations, and contract obligations

Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance

US Citizenship

Moderate physical effort, involving standing, sitting and use of hands while performing duties, carrying or lifting up to 50 pounds

Working environment is indoor, moderately quiet, reasonably clean, well-lighted and well-ventilated, moderate physical hazards may exist

Preferred Qualifications:

10+ years’ experience with a BS or MS in Applied Electromagnetics including RF or EMI/EMC, Aerospace Engineering, or Pulsed Power.

5+ years’ experience with team leadership and collaboration with demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, delegate, problem-solve strategically, and motivate empathetically

Active Top Secret Security Clearance

SARA offers a competitive benefits package to include:

Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; and other supplemental programs

A generous PTO program (vacation, sick, holiday)

Tuition & certification reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Employee bonuses

401(k) match/profit sharing

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Salary Range: $135,000 - $150,000

Application Deadline: April 30, 2024

U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.

SARA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SARA, Inc. is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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