Electro-Optics Electronics Deputy Division Head (FACULTY)

The Electro-Optics & Electronics (EOE) Division of the Materials, Manufacturing and Sustainment Office (MMSO) at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University is seeking a deputy division head to be located in Freeport, PA.

About the role

You will report directly to the EOE Division Head and be responsible for helping manage the division’s Business Portfolio, Facilities, Research Engineers, Scientists, Technicians, and Support Personnel while providing technical and programmatic guidance to EOE Department heads.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Division head and Office leadership team to build and maintain trusted relationships with key sponsors and stakeholders, ensuring the delivery of superior research deliverables to our sponsors, and developing and executing strategic initiatives.
• Aid division head in leading a group of engineers, scientists, and support staff that are engaged in the operational research, systems engineering, design, development and production of complex engineering systems.
• Develop and execute 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 developing new business for potential sponsors.
• Collaborate with engineers in technical areas across ARL.
• Aid division head in overseeing the planning, staffing, and execution of programs to ensure all divisional staff and faculty are appropriately and sufficiently tasked at all times.
• Aid division head in recruiting, retaining, and defining performance expectations of departments heads and all division staff and faculty.
• Aid division head in evaluating professional growth through performance reviews.

Qualifications

• 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 results.
• All 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 employees.
• Superior writing and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated success leading a team of engineers/scientists, and collaborating with large teams on multi-organization, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Active SECRET government security clearance, ability to obtain TS/SCI.

Benefits

Penn 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. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is full-time, with a mix of remote and onsite work depending on the department's needs and the candidate's preference.