The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University · 2 months ago
Comprehensive Software Solutions Department Head (Faculty)
University Park, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
1+ years expThe Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is seeking a Department Head for the Comprehensive Software Solutions Department. This role involves managing a team of research engineers and scientists, overseeing technical operations, and ensuring alignment with the division's strategic goals.
Universities
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manage the daily technical activities of approximately 5-10 Research and Development Engineers, as well as performing their associated hiring, training, mentoring, tasking, and performance review process
Lead Department operations including strategic planning, budgeting, staffing, facilities challenges, proposal development, and risk mitigation to ensure growth is both sustainable and aligned
Communicate frequently with sponsors and associate contractors
Lead the technical execution of research, development, prototyping, and implementation of systems for a wide range of customers in the DoD and IC
Establish relationships and maintain awareness of technology and expertise across the ARL actively pairing that expertise with CSS Department personnel proactively collaborating across ARL to better enable mission accomplishment
Direct technical excellence, cost control, and on time delivery of work
Oversee the development of plans and proposals for new programs
Lead and assure the proper execution of sponsored research
Foster a culture of excellence, cohesion and professional development; lead comprehensive, high performing and collaborative teams across engineering, scientific, and support personnel; embrace ARL’s mission to discover, demonstrate, transition, and educate
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in an engineering or science discipline
1 year related experience
Active TS/SCI security clearance
Strong executive presence and polished communication skills- able to articulate needs, requirements and impact clearly to diverse audiences in various formats
Experience as a Principal Investigator, technical lead, program management or senior contributor on applied and basic research efforts, with a record of securing and sustaining funding in software supported areas related to bespoke embedded coding, database creation and Graphical User Interfaces (GUI)
Expert in C/C++, Python, SQL, and Java
Software Lifecycle: design, develop, field-test, delivery, deploy, and integration of the software into technology systems
Ability to navigate and thrive in a setting where diverse communication styles and organizational strategies are essential
Successful handling of sensitive/classified information
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Preferred
Master's Degree in Software Engineering and/or Computer Science
Project Management
Experience in designing, orchestrating and conducting technical design reviews and field tests
Experience working within the security and IT frameworks applied to DoD and IC sponsored programs
Military or IC service
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Robust retirement plans
Generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children
Company
The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University
The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
James Dromazos
CFO and Director of Business Services
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