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Summary
TEKsystems is hiring an R&D Site Lead to serve as the on-site technical and personnel lead for research and development efforts supporting the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) at Tyndall AFB. This individual will oversee day-to-day execution of R&D activities, lead small technical teams, and act as the primary interface with government customers, industry partners, and remote engineering teams. The role blends technical leadership, stakeholder engagement, and hands-on R&D oversight, supporting applied research, prototype development, and live demonstrations across software, robotics, sUAS, and EOD-related technologies. Responsibilities:
-Serve as the on-site lead for R&D activities supporting AFCEC
-Provide technical and team leadership for engineers and developers
-Coordinate efforts across software engineering, robotics, small UAS, and EOD-related technologies
-Act as primary point of contact with government customers and industry partners
-Lead applied research, prototype development, and proof-of-concept demonstrations
-Support system design, development, testing, deployment, and operational demonstrations
-Plan, execute, and manage test events and demonstrations
-Participate in and guide agile development teams and workflows
-Communicate requirements, progress, and risks to internal and external stakeholders
-Support code reviews, testing, and continuous improvement efforts
-Monitor emerging technologies and integrate innovative solutions Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Panama City Beach,FL. -
Job Description
TEKsystems is hiring an R&D Site Lead to serve as the on-site technical and personnel lead for research and development efforts supporting the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) at Tyndall AFB. This individual will oversee day-to-day execution of R&D activities, lead small technical teams, and act as the primary interface with government customers, industry partners, and remote engineering teams. The role blends technical leadership, stakeholder engagement, and hands-on R&D oversight, supporting applied research, prototype development, and live demonstrations across software, robotics, sUAS, and EOD-related technologies. Responsibilities:
-Serve as the on-site lead for R&D activities supporting AFCEC
-Provide technical and team leadership for engineers and developers
-Coordinate efforts across software engineering, robotics, small UAS, and EOD-related technologies
-Act as primary point of contact with government customers and industry partners
-Lead applied research, prototype development, and proof-of-concept demonstrations
-Support system design, development, testing, deployment, and operational demonstrations
-Plan, execute, and manage test events and demonstrations
-Participate in and guide agile development teams and workflows
-Communicate requirements, progress, and risks to internal and external stakeholders
-Support code reviews, testing, and continuous improvement efforts
-Monitor emerging technologies and integrate innovative solutions Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Panama City Beach,FL. -
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