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Director/Vice President for  DHS and DoD Programs

CFD Research Corporation is seeking a highly motivated individual to lead business development through large application projects from DHS, DoD and affiliated industry organizations. CFDRC is a technology-rich, small business and is ready for technology insertions and applications into various defense programs.  Opportunity and target applications include one or more of the following areas:

  • Chem-Bio Protection: Design, development and testing of application-specific biochips and microfluidics solutions.  Adaptation and integration of CFDRC developed and patented designs and biology-driven systems software into hardware systems. Advanced simulations for critical infrastructure protection and better safety protocols against CBRN/E.
  • Soldier Protection and Military Medicine: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) from blast wave exposures; better helmet and protective armors, and systematic parametric studies of various organs, diseases, diagnosis and treatment protocols by using CFDRC’s predictive biosimulations software and expertise.
  • Space Radiation effects: Simulations and analysis at device-physics and full-scale circuit levels for Radiation Hardening & Extreme Environment Electronics
  • Missile and Aviation propulsion and power: New concepts, and components and system analysis, development, test and evaluation.

The selected executive will also participate in relevant projects to ensure excellent work quality, customer satisfaction, market relevance and continuous follow-on business.

The main requirements for this position include:

  • Proven track record of success with growing responsibilities in an R&D, engineering services or military organization.
  • Ability to understand R&D managers and engineers, and provide positive Leadership to assist in effective project management and appreciation of engineering /business/marketing need and practices.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a must. Ability to access government programs and associated managers, relevant to CFDRC technologies will be a strong plus, and the experience of working with classified projects will be considered favorably.

Company Background: CFD Research Corporation (CFDRC) specializes in engineering simulations and innovative designs. CFDRC’s software and expertise allow coupled multiscale, multiphysics simulations of fluid, thermal, chemical, biological, electrical, and mechanical phenomena for real-world applications from Aerospace, Biomedical, Defense, Materials, Energy, and other industries. Such simulations provide clearer insights into complex systems and thus enable Better Decisions and facilitate Better Products with lower risk, reduced cost, and less time.
Using its software and experimental facilities, CFDRC develops new hardware concepts, innovative designs, and prototypes. Over 25 patents have been awarded or are pending in the areas of biotechnology, combustion, propulsion, and materials.
dbimage1 CFDRC’s success stems from the Strong Synergy between:
  • R&D projects (funded by DoD, DoE, NASA, NIH, NSF, NIST, DARPA, HSARPA, and private industry).
  • Applications & Commercialization of developed technologies:
    • Software modules and products and
    • Novel designs and prototypes (with licensing).
  • Engineering services

CFDRC has grown steadily and profitably every year since its inception in 1987. We are a two-time winner of the prestigious Tibbetts Award for innovation.  DoD rates CFDRC in the top 10% of small business for technology commercialization, nationwide.  A significant commercialization success was the spin off of the CFDRC software products division along with 45 employees in 2004. We have been cited in the success stories of NASA, Navy, Air Force, DARPA, NIH and NSF; and are commended by industry partners for impacts made on their businesses.

Presently, CFDRC has a highly qualified staff of over 90 employees (55% PhDs) and active collaborations with numerous research organizations. Our projects address challenging problems of National importance including: Chem-Bio Protection, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Alternative Energy Sources, Low Emissions, Space Launch Systems and Missile Propulsion

CFDRC has $15M/Year revenue, $20M in contracts backlog, and is poised for faster growth by complimenting its R&D expertise with appropriate defense and commercial application opportunities. 

Employee benefits: CFDRC offers a competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and outstanding benefits including an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), a 401(k) pension plan, medical and dental coverage, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, etc.  CFDRC is an equal opportunity employer.  For further details of CFDRC business areas and employment benefits, please visit our website: www.cfdrc.com

Interested candidates should forward a detailed resume and 3 professional references to:

Elizabeth Hanic

Director, Human Resources & Operations

CFD Research Corporation
215 Wynn Drive
Huntsville, AL 35805
exh@cfdrc.com
(256) 726-4883

Please use our submission form to submit a resume.



 
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