Description:
The Civil-Military Innovation Institute, Inc. (CMI2) is seeking a Director for its Design Innovation Group (DIG). The position is full-time and reports directly to CMI2’s DIG Director. The DIG is an in-house “skunk-works” design and engineering group that executes both 1) billable engineering project work and 2) internal research and development (IR&D) work driven by CMI2’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO). This position reports directly to CMI2’s CTO.
CMI2 is a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity that supports United States Department of Defense (DoD) activities to build a civil-military innovation workforce optimized to advance national security technologies and to align the work of innovators from universities and non-traditional technology companies with the activities of the DoD and public safety communities.
Essential Position Functions:
The Director will lead the DIG team of forward thinkers, innovators, designers and engineers working to find solutions to the growing needs of the DoD and public safety communities we serve. The DIG Director also works directly with CMI2’s CTO on determining IR&D investments to help expand CMI2 rapid growth.
The primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
- Lead all efforts in the R&D (Research and Development), and Engineering Teams.
- Be able to lead a diverse group of skill sets and personalities to align expectations on what will be accomplished while fostering a motivating and positive work environment. Teams consist of Managers, Engineers, Scientists, Designers, Fabricators, Assemblers and Mechanics.
- Work with management on resourcing and execution of projects for both billable and IR&D funding streams.
- Budget and manage all DIG labor for billable and IR&D projects.
- Budget, procure and manage all DIG engineering equipment (hardware and software)
- Recognize innovation opportunities and evolve design from concept to successful application.
- Must have a “can do” attitude and the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Desired Minimum Qualifications:
- BS (Bachelors of Science) in Electrical Engineering Degree (minimum)/MS (Masters of Science) in Engineering Degree is preferable
- Significant experience managing R&D projects, testing/experimentation and getting final products into the end-users hands
- Be proficient in presenting to management and customers
- Be proficient in project budgeting and evaluating cost/schedule/performance risk
- Technical writing capabilities
- Have an understanding of capabilities/limitations of engineering software (SolidWorks, Python, JavaScript, etc.)
- Be proficient in Microsoft outlook, word, power point and excel.
- Ability to acquire a security clearance
Travel Requirement: 25% (estimated)
Location: Morgantown, WV
