Human-machine teaming, new re-entry vehicle laboratory and more

In this edition of Linked into AFRL, we dig into:

• A state-of-the-art lab space for integrating test units for next-generation re-entry vehicle research
• Developing technologies that empower Airmen and Guardians to make faster, better, and more accurate decisions
• Collaboration with small businesses to accelerate the transition of innovative ideas from concept to capability

Don't miss our upcoming hiring events and job postings - scroll to the bottom of the newsletter to learn how you can join the team.

Groundbreaking: Re-Entry Vehicle Integration Laboratory

AFRL recently hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the commencement of construction for the Re-Entry Vehicle Integration Laboratory (REVIL). REVIL will serve AFRL’s Nuclear Mission branch and provide a state-of-the-art lab space for integrating test units for next-generation re-entry vehicle research and technology here.

Military personnel, civic leaders and industry partners attended the ceremony, including Col. Jeremy Raley, director of AFRL’s Space Vehicles Directorate, who emphasized the strategic importance of REVIL in maintaining the United States' nuclear deterrence capabilities.

“Our nation has historically relied on our ability to maintain credible deterrence, and REVIL is a key part of that as we move forward,” Raley said. "We have the nation’s brightest innovators and visionaries working at AFRL. This facility will give them the infrastructure they deserve and will allow them to collaborate with scientists and engineers that intimately understand the space vehicles mission, communicate that mission to industry and move it forward.”

The lab will enable safe and secure assembly and disassembly operations of experimental re-entry vehicles and components. REVIL will be a 5,265 square-foot facility, contracted to cost $8.7 million and slated for completion within 14 months. The project management team includes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with design provided by Burns & McDonnell, and construction by Perikin Enterprises LLC.

The facility is the first of four planned modern laboratories in support of the Department of the Air Force's goal of establishing a robust nuclear science and technology system integration capability. It will also develop internal expertise for assessing novel re-entry technology and designs, providing a critical foundation for nuclear skills development.

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Human Machine Teaming

In a an increasingly complex age, the future of military operations lies in the seamless collaboration between humans and machines.

At the Air Force Research Laboratory, we're pushing the boundaries of human-machine teaming, developing technologies that empower Airmen and Guardians to make faster, better, and more accurate decisions.

Celebrating our people and partnerships

From September 15 to October 15, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month, honoring inspirational Americans who trace their origin or descent to Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Central and South America, and other Spanish cultures.

Shanel Fultz, deputy director of the AFRL’s Small Business Office focuses on representing AFRL by creating and improving relationships with external businesses, academia, non-profits and other potential partners.

When asked the question, what does Hispanic Heritage month mean to her Fultz shared, “Hispanic Heritage Month speaks to me as a Mexican American and is very powerful. It allows us as Hispanic people to share our cultures, stories, and contributions to this country.

Fultz states that the AFRL mission is important because “we are an organization that thrives on research and development, and those technologies and innovations go directly to supporting the warfighter, working to serve our country, and deterring our advisories.”

At the recent Small Business Summit in Dayton Ohio, Fultz shared how AFRL can help guide businesses through the acquisition process of partnering with the Department of Defense and provide alternative recommendations if AFRL isn’t the best fit.

For small businesses interested in engaging with AFRL, visit https://afrlsbhub.com/ and AFResearchLab.com . Those interested in contract and grant opportunities should visit https://sam.gov/content/home and https://grants.gov/ .?

Read more about the recent small business summit click here .

We're hiring! Join us October 8-9 for our career fair in Dayton, Ohio or October 22-23 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Potential jobs include computer scientist, contracting specialist, data analyst, financial management specialist, physicists, engineer (aerospace/aeronautical, electrical, electronics, mechanical, computer, general), business professional and more.

Submit your resume to be considered for a prescheduled interview. We will also accept resume submissions and walk-ins at the event.

Highlighted below are five in-demand jobs — click on a position to learn more and apply.

• Researcher for Quantum Benchmarking Initiative | Rome, NY
• Network Engineer or Scientist | Albuquerque, NM
• Logistics Management Specialist | Dayton, OH
• Aerospace Engineer | Rosamond, CA
• Human Resources Management Analyst | Dayton, OH

Visit afresearchlab.com/careers to see career and internship opportunities around the world.

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