Cross-Domain Engineering and Technology Transition Lead (SME) (LCAT: Senior Engineer – SME

Gemini Industries Inc.•Bath Township, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cross-Domain Engineering and Technology Transition Lead (SME), classified as Senior Engineer – SME, leads technical assessments and transition planning for rapid-prototyping initiatives across air, space, and cyber domains. The role is based onsite in the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base/Dayton, Ohio area; telework is permitted only with Government approval. The successful candidate must be eligible for Top Secret clearance, with access governed by the final DD254. During the first year, the candidate is expected to track assigned tasks through completion, including assignees, suspense dates, status, and comments, and be prepared to brief on them. They will develop digital continuity folders and files containing standard operating procedures, workflows, and points of contact; deliver two to three products beyond client requirements that improve efficiency, effectiveness, or innovation; master position tasks within 60 days and exceed requirements within 90 days; and use Government-provided generative AI tools daily to support work. The candidate will also recommend process improvements that enhance quality, speed, or efficiency. The role involves planning, initiating, and monitoring multidisciplinary technical efforts; coordinating 15–20 ad hoc technology assessment teams; assessing feasibility, risk, and transition readiness; supporting acquisition and technical inputs for new awards and active contract portfolio oversight; and preparing decision-ready technical analyses, demonstrations, transition roadmaps, and operational assessment coordination. Work products must be accurate, timely, and auditable, with interfaces coordinated across other CRI support functions. Periodic travel to WPAFB stakeholder sites, demonstrations, operational assessments, and test locations is required.

Requirements

At least seven years of experience supporting DoD acquisition programs or rapid-fielding initiatives.
Technical education aligned to the assigned work; a bachelor’s degree in engineering or another technical field is preferred.
Top Secret eligibility and ability to obtain access required by the final DD254.
Demonstrated ability to integrate engineering, acquisition, and operational stakeholder inputs.

Nice To Haves

10–12 or more years supporting cross-domain science and technology or technology transition (recruiting preference).
INCOSE CSEP or DAWIA-equivalent acquisition training (preferred).
PMP and systems engineering or test qualifications (preferred).

Responsibilities

Plan, initiate, and monitor multidisciplinary air, space, and cyber technical efforts.
Coordinate 15–20 ad hoc technology assessment teams and evaluate feasibility, risk, and transition readiness.
Support acquisition and technical inputs for new awards and active contract portfolio oversight.
Prepare decision-ready technical analyses, demonstrations, transition roadmaps, and operational assessment coordination.
Deliver accurate, timely, and auditable work products and coordinate interfaces with other CRI support functions.
Track all assigned tasks through completion, including assignee, suspense, status, and comments, and be prepared to brief on them.
Develop digital continuity folders and files containing standard operating procedures, workflows, and points of contact.
Create two to three products beyond client requirements that positively affect efficiency, effectiveness, or innovation.
Master position tasks within 60 days and exceed requirements within 90 days.
Use Government-provided generative AI tools daily to accelerate tasks, research, documentation, analysis, planning, reporting, and problem solving.
Recommend process improvements and practices that improve quality, speed, or efficiency.
Travel periodically to WPAFB stakeholder sites, demonstrations, operational assessments, and test locations.