Director, Research Engineering & Operations

Texas A&M University System Offices

Bryan, Texas, US
Commensurate with experience; not specified; compe...
Wireless and transport network engineering management
Public safety and defense communications systems design
Principal investigator or co-pi research leadership
The Director leads the operational and engineering functions of the Center for Applied Communications and Networks within the Texas A&M University System

Job Summary

  • The Director leads the operational and engineering functions of the Center for Applied Communications and Networks within the Texas A&M University System.
  • This role involves conducting basic and applied research on wireless and wired networks for public safety, critical infrastructure, and national defense.
  • The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive health benefits, a defined benefit retirement plan through TRS, and tuition assistance.

Matching Summary

The Director leads the operational and engineering functions of the Center for Applied Communications and Networks within the Texas A&M University System.

Salary

Commensurate with experience; Not specified; Competitive health benefits; Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; Defined benefit retirement plan; Tuition assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Wireless and transport network engineering management
  • Public safety and defense communications systems design
  • Principal Investigator or Co-PI research leadership
  • Budget development and resource allocation
  • Team recruitment and performance monitoring

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with next generation networking solutions
  • International travel capability for standards committees
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Collaboration across federal advisory boards
  • Open sharing of information culture

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science
  • Ten years of management experience in network engineering
  • Five years managing team leaders and managers
  • Five years designing public safety or defense communications systems
  • Ability to obtain Secret-level US security clearance
  • Must be a US citizen

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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