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Manager/Director for Soldier Protection & Military Medicine Projects

CFD Research Corporation is seeking a highly motivated individual to lead one or more of the high visibility, multi-year research projects being conducted in collaboration with U.S. defense organizations.  These projects are related with:

  • Studies of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) from Blast Exposures.
  • Military medicine, trauma and treatment
  • Development of improved helmets and protective armor.
  • Improvement of Bone Conduction Communication Systems
  • Predictive biosimulations software and solutions to facilitate systematic parametric studies of various organs, diseases, diagnosis and treatment protocols.
  • Chem-bio defense technologies.

Most of the projects require computer simulations of biomechanics and human body physiology and complimentary experimental studies, as well as collaborations with DOD medical labs, academic clinical labs and medical professionals.

Requirements:

  • Graduate degree in Engineering, Science or Medicine.
  • 10+ years experience in conducting and managing R&D projects.
  • Experience in preparation and coordination of large BAA proposals
  • Proven track record of success with growing responsibilities in an R&D, engineering services or military organization.
  • Provide positive leadership and effective project management by working closely with CFDRC project engineers and R&D managers.
  • Experience in maintaining effective customer relationships and engineering, business and marketing practices to facilitate continuous business growth.

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.   Prior experience in military organizations 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) in Huntsville, AL, 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.