Engineering Project Manager

• Developing research approach and managing project (s) in line with vision and mission of ASL
• Developing proposals based on own ideas and concepts for various projects in current and new areas of expertise
• Coordinating and controlling oral and written reporting of project efforts
• Setting and meeting time and budget constraints
• Providing mentoring, supervision, evaluation and development guidance to junior staff
• Developing and overseeing programs and opportunities to promote professional development, with the goal of cultivating and retaining talented researchers and building internal research capacity
• Providing ongoing thought leadership and guidance (both technical and programmatic) to maximize the research potential of the program.
• Writing major technical reports and/or scientific papers based on project research
• Preparing and delivering effective oral presentations of key research results to the aerospace and defense community, stakeholder groups, and other relevant forums
• Interfacing with and coordinating effectively with senior leadership, peers in other programs/divisions, and junior staff

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• A deep understanding in the field of Aerospace Systems Engineering, Aerospace Product Development, Control systems, Advanced Manufacturing, Avionics Systems.
• Strong leadership, management, team building and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated creativity, innovation, and resourcefulness in professional assignments
• Ability to plan, organize, and independently lead large, complex projects and manage multiple tasks
• Ability to communicate and work well with peers and senior/executive leadership at both the strategic and operational levels
• Strong aptitude for presentation, public speaking, and networking (in English)
• Strong entrepreneurial spirit and motivation to be part of a new research institute
• Demonstrated leadership/management experience in a research setting, preferably including the supervision of junior staff and/or student researchers
• An active, contributing member of the global and regional Aerospace research community, as demonstrated by publication and conference participation

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering