Research Engineer, Electrical Powered Aircraft

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Become an integral part of a diverse team while working at an Industry Leading Organization, where our employees come first.  At ManTech International Corporation, you’ll help protect our national security while working on innovative projects that offer opportunities for advancement.

Currently, ManTech is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Research Engineer, Electrical Powered Aircraft in DARPAs Tactical Technology Office (TTO). Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate a solid mix of academic background and applied experience in the development of hybrid electric propulsion systems and implementation in aircraft of varied size.

Responsibilities:

• Lead periodic (monthly or bi-weekly) performer assessments to analyze program, technical and schedule risks; develop risk mitigation strategies; communicate findings to program manager
• Technical evaluations and guidance on reports, briefings, and other performer communications
• Program administration, including development of technical analyses, identification of technology gaps, technical risk management, project cost estimation, technology transfer efforts, as well as supporting technical reviews
• Attending and organizing program reviews/site visits/field tests.
• Coordinate performer meetings, assess performer task progress and projected performer outcomes, and ensuring that project management best practices are followed both at subject performers, within the independent verification and validation (IV&V) activities funded by DARPA, and within DARPA itself.

Minimum Requirements:

• Knowledge of aviation aspects for electric propulsion power distribution system.

• High power density power electronics converter design, analysis, and control.

• System design and management of energy storage solutions.

• Knowledge about power electronics (i.e., DC/DC converters, Battery, Inverter).

• Modelling and evaluation of electrical power distribution architectures.

Desired capabilities and characteristics:

• An applied background in aerospace systems and architectures is a plus.

• Familiarity with aerospace regulations and certification standards is also desirable but not essential.

Education: 

• PhD in Electronics Engineering, with 0-2+ years of industrial or academic experience

• OR a Master’s degree with 2-5 years of experience in industry or academia

• OR a Bachelors with 5+ years of experience.

Clearance:  Active DoD Secret, but eligible to apply for TS/SCI.

Physical Requirements:  

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% 
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer. 
• The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations 
• Working with Data 

• Move about freely in a laboratory setting 
• Repetitive Motions 

For all positions requiring access to technology/software source code that is subject to export control laws, employment with the company is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status or obtaining any necessary license. The applicant will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. ManTech may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code may require authorization and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis alone.

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