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We are searching for a division head for the Systems Engineering and Rapid Prototyping (SERP) Division of the Materials, Manufacturing and Sustainment Office (MMSO) at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. ARL's purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC). This position may be filled as either a Research and Development Engineer or a non-tenure Research Faculty.
The mission of the SERP Division is to provide full spectrum support for the research, evaluation, development, rapid prototyping, manufacturing, fielding, and testing of complex systems which support the warfighter and our nation's defense. The SERP Division is comprised of five departments : Agile Systems Engineering (ASE); Specialized Hardware & Rapid Prototyping (SHARP); Intelligent Manufacturing & Operations Engineering (IMOE); Uncrewed Systems (UxS); and Embedded Systems (ES).
You will :
- Work closely with the Office leadership team to build and maintain trusted relationships with key sponsors and stakeholders, ensure the delivery of superior research deliverables to our sponsors, and develop and execute strategic initiatives
- Lead a group of engineers, scientists, and support staff that are engaged in the systems engineering, design, development and production of complex engineering systems
- Lead in the development of proposals and projects that further our knowledge and expertise in the development and production of complex systems
- Provide project updates to sponsors and stakeholders, and lead in development of new business for potential sponsors
- Collaborate with engineers in technical areas across ARL
- Oversee the planning, staffing, and execution of programs to ensure all divisional staff and faculty are appropriately and sufficiently tasked at all times
- Recruit, retain, and define performance expectations of departments heads and all division staff and faculty
- Evaluate professional growth through performance reviews
Additional Responsibilities For Higher Level Position Includes
Contribute to the design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical engineering products, systems, and subsystemsInvestigate and evaluate practical applicability of scientific theories and engineering principles to develop and improve various engineering systems; identify technical approach for solving problems and meeting customer / grantor needsApply standard practices and techniques in specific situations, correlate data, recognize discrepancies in results and follow operations through a series of related detailed steps or processesConduct experiments / tests in the laboratory / field to test, prove, or modify theoretical propositions on basis of research findings and experiences of others researching in related technical areas; may include taking measurements and recording observations, collecting, compiling, and processing data; may include planning / designing experiments or tests and supervising the execution thereofInitiate or contribute data / analysis / design for use in technical reports, documents, proposals, papers, or oral / written presentationsRequired skills / experience areas include :
All aspects of leading individual and portfolios of research projects including developing technical concepts, writing winning proposals, staffing the project, conducting the research, managing budgets, and delivering high quality resultsAll aspects of leading a research organization, including planning and managing labor across projects, managing research budgets, presenting division capabilities to sponsors, and hiring, coaching and mentoring employeesSuperior writing and presentation skillsDemonstrated success leading a team of engineers / scientists, and collaborating with large teams on multi-organization, multi-disciplinary projectsActive SECRET government security clearance, ability to obtain TS / SCIPenn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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