Essential Functions

• Leads strategic planning and proposal development for applied research initiatives, ensuring each project is grounded in sound technical methodology and a clear execution framework.
• Develops and maintains a forward-looking technology and innovation roadmap that aligns cutting-edge research proposals with sponsor priorities and needs.
• Provides expert guidance to research teams on technical architectures and solution designs throughout proposal development and project execution.
• Oversees rigorous testing and validation processes, ensuring research outcomes are delivered with discipline, consistency, and technical excellence.
• Conducts comprehensive technical reviews across a diverse portfolio of applied research projects to uphold quality and performance standards.
• Implements robust resource management strategies for labs, equipment, facilities, and technical capabilities to maximize impact across integrated research efforts.
• Analyzes research outcomes and global innovations to incorporate lessons learned and drive continuous improvement in future initiatives.
• Advises faculty, postdoctoral researchers, students, and staff on design optimization, prototyping, analysis procedures, and engineering solutions.
• Designs and fabricates advanced systems and equipment, applying industry-leading engineering and scientific principles.
• Ensures consistent availability and operational readiness of research materials, supplies, and technologies across all projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics.
• 20 years of experience in applying engineering and scientific principles and methods in integrating a large scale portfolio of technology and science initiatives.