Posted in Other 30+ days ago.
Location: Tallahassee, Florida
Job Title: InSPIRE Senior Research & Project Engineer (Aerospace)
Location: Panama City, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 57947
Department
The Office of the Vice President for Research is launching InSPIRE, the Institute for Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Research, and Education, located in Panama City. We are seeking to fill a Senior Research & Project Engineer (Aerospace) position.
ResponsibilitiesInSPIRE is designed to be a dynamic hub where applied research, development, and testing collide. It will serve as a catalyst for translating innovative ideas into practical solutions, bridging the gap between promising, but theoretical, concepts and real-world applications. InSPIRE will house unique, test and evaluation and training facilities with a focus on one-of-a-kind (high-speed) aerodynamics and advanced manufacturing. The institute will provide collaboration and co-location spaces for partner-led and industry-led innovation in testing, materials development and manufacturing, and create an environment for experiential learning opportunities. It will be the end-to-end applied technology and training center for Northwest Florida in these fields.
This senior level position will report to the institute's Executive Director. It will play a central role in defining, in collaboration and consultation with the ED and Principal Stakeholders, the requirements for advanced, high-speed aerodynamics test facilities (subsonic to hypersonic) that meet InSPIRE's strategic goals. This position will also be responsible for overseeing the planning, design, construction, calibration and commissioning of the principal aero facilities. This will be done in concert with the design and construction of InSPIRE buildings that house these facilities in Northwest Florida. These facilities play a principal role in making InSPIRE a nationally recognized institute that addresses the needs of a broad-base of aerospace, defense, and energy industry across the region, the State of Florida and the nation, allowing for both secure and open contract/grant work.
This role requires a strong and communicative leader with significant experience in managing large, technical projects across a broad swath. These range from building design & construction to management of aerodynamic-aerospace facility design, fabrication and testing to integration of diagnostic and supporting infrastructure and capabilities. Collectively, these will make InSPIRE aero capabilities nationally singular. Experience in working with varied stakeholders, including applied technologies and research, industry, academia, and government agencies is needed. The ability to operate independently with minimal guidance, excellent communication, and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams is a must. The person must be able to manage projects at a high level while paying attention to details, as needed.
A Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering.
Cassidy Cooksey at ccooksey@fsu.edu
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