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The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University · 20 hours ago

Division Head-Engineering Systems R&D

State College, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is seeking a Division Head for the Engineering Systems Research & Development Division. This role involves leading a team of engineers in the design and development of complex undersea systems while maintaining technical expertise and fostering relationships with key stakeholders.

Universities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Jennifer Smoyer

Responsibilities

Lead a team of sixty engineers, engineering technologists, and engineering support specialists across five departments that are engaged in the design, development, integration and testing of complex undersea systems, including:

Electro-mechanical release/deployment mechanisms

Undersea acoustics and acoustic modems

Optical fiber Communications

Finite Element Analysis (structural and thermal)

Advanced analog & digital circuit design and packaging

Embedded & FPGA electronics design and programming

Hardware, Software and Systems Integration and Test

Complex mechanical system development, fab, and integration

Electronic circuit board assembly, repair, and rework

Build and test of complex cable/interconnect systems

Develop and maintain the division technical expertise in core engineering disciplines, engineering process, and system concept definition from early development through transition to production

Work closely with the Office leadership team to build and maintain trusted relationships with key sponsors and stakeholders, ensure the delivery of superior research products to our sponsors, and develop and execute strategic initiatives

Provide project updates to sponsors and stakeholders, and lead in the development of new business for potential sponsors

Recruit, develop, and retain extraordinary R&D engineering staff and faculty

Oversee the planning, staffing and execution of programs to ensure all divisional staff and faculty are appropriately and sufficiently tasked at all times

Provide a mix of high-level project management, engineering oversight, and technical expertise related to Undersea Systems and Undersea Connectivity

Coordinate research and development activities between disciplines involving exploration, definition of scope, and identification of problems for investigation

Qualification

Mechanical systems developmentElectrical systems developmentTechnical project managementPersonnel managementDoD research fundingEffective communicationCoachingProposal preparationSecurity clearanceMentorship

Required

Technical experience in the development of complex, mechanical and electrical systems

Personnel management, recruitment, development, coaching, and mentorship of employees

Successful technical management of large, multi-organization, multi-disciplinary projects

Effective written and oral communication

Ability to coordinate across units to ensure rigorous execution, sound research and engineering practices, and the highest standards of technical work are maintained

Experience in proposing and leading new initiatives, including direction of and/or participation in major proposal preparation

Experience with DoD, Navy, and industrial research funding activities

Current eligibility to obtain a clearance at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility