Top Senior Level Jobs in Dayton, OH

Lead systems engineer responsible for applying MBSE to large-scale real-time C/C++ software and hardware systems. Collaborates with software engineers and researchers to model, develop, integrate, test, document, and transition sensor-system capabilities. Builds automated MBSE and Agile development processes, manages requirements, supports open architecture standards, conducts peer reviews, and contributes to technical documentation. The role requires approximately 5% travel and eligibility for a Secret or Top Secret clearance.

Leads HR and labor relations for manufacturing operations, partnering with leaders, employees, and union representatives. Responsibilities include contract administration, grievance resolution, investigations, employee relations, compensation, talent management, workforce planning, coaching, compliance, onboarding, and attrition analysis. The role supports both GM and DMAX employees, requires onsite work across Moraine and Brookville, and includes off-shift hours and overtime.

Analyzes business requirements and processes, translates business needs into technology and system requirements, evaluates proposed system changes, documents constraints and impacts, and recommends solutions. The role also directs process improvement initiatives, collaborates with business and technology stakeholders, and supports enhancements that improve efficiency, customer outcomes, and business performance within an enterprise testing organization.

Develop, test, integrate, and support enterprise and embedded software for C2ISR tactical systems. Responsibilities include full software lifecycle activities, software testing and validation, containerized application development using Docker and Kubernetes, requirements and architecture work, documentation, and configuration management. The role is fully on-site and requires collaboration across technical and business teams. An active Secret clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI are required.

Provides multidisciplinary security support for Special Access Programs, SCI, and collateral activities. Ensures compliance with NISPOM, DoD, intelligence community, and SAP policies; develops procedures and training; assesses vulnerabilities and risks; conducts facility compliance reviews; tracks corrective actions; supports incident inquiries and damage assessments; and briefs government and contractor personnel on security matters.

Administer and secure AI platforms across Microsoft 365 Copilot, Azure OpenAI, hybrid cloud, and on-premises environments. Manage identity, networking, governance, data flows, compliance controls, Kubernetes workloads, monitoring, quotas, token usage, and AI cost optimization. Provide operational support to developers, maintain documentation and compliance artifacts, and troubleshoot enterprise AI services in a CMMC Level 2 environment.

Provides senior acquisition and program management support for a Foreign Military Sales program across case planning, execution, documentation, financial and schedule management, logistics, sustainment, risk mitigation, and program reviews. Coordinates with government stakeholders, contractors, OEMs, and international partners; develops FMS documentation, integrated schedules, briefings, and status reports; and supports systems including DSAMS, SAMRS, and AFLCMC/WF-On Line.

Provide systems security engineering and cybersecurity expertise for USAF weapon systems throughout acquisition. Assess cybersecurity posture, vulnerabilities, cyber resiliency, survivability, and mitigation strategies. Support systems engineering technical reviews, acquisition documentation, technical evaluations, and senior-leader briefings. Recommend security designs protecting software, hardware, firmware, weapon systems, and critical networks. Interface with government, engineering, acquisition, and cybersecurity personnel while providing technical guidance to junior staff.

Manage AFRL autonomous air refueling acquisition programs, focusing on cost, schedule, performance, compliance, risk, contracting, and technology transition. Develop acquisition strategies, plans, statements of work, CDRL packages, and transition documentation. Coordinate engineering, logistics, and finance teams; monitor performance; implement corrective actions; and present status updates to senior leadership. The role requires extensive DoD acquisition expertise and an active Secret clearance.

Leads development and implementation of product test strategies and complete test systems. Designs, builds, commissions, and documents test equipment; writes test software; coordinates cross-functional teams; evaluates emerging test technologies; mentors engineers and technicians; and manages project costs and timelines to support efficient, high-quality manufacturing.

Manage project financial strategy and cost control for construction projects: maintain budgets, forecasts, billings, change orders, cost reports, variance and risk analysis, and integrate cost information with accounting and project teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and adherence to management goals.

Conduct full-cycle technical recruiting for defense and U.S. Air Force contracting roles. Source, screen, interview, and present candidates for IT positions, including AI/ML, cloud, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, and software engineering. Build candidate pipelines, maintain applicant tracking documentation, support hiring managers, and contribute to business development and proposal efforts. Recruit candidates for security-clearance positions across DoD, intelligence, and civilian federal contracts while supporting staffing strategy and compliance.