Engineering and Laboratory Services Department Head (Faculty)

Position Specifics

We are seeking a Department Head for the Engineering and Laboratory Services Department of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. The Engineering and Laboratory Services Department, located in Warminster, PA, focuses on supporting other departments in the research, design, development and transition of the electrical, mechanical, and software components and systems utilized in navigation applications, and assisting with laboratory and in-field testing.

Lead

• Lead a multi-disciplinary, diverse staff in the development, integration, test of high performance navigation systems and sensors
• Plan, staff, and execute programs to ensure all departmental staff are appropriately and sufficiently tasked at all times
• Recruit, retain, and define performance expectations of department staff
• Develop, maintain, and utilize department staff and resources
• Mentorship, professional, and career development of department staff
• Evaluate professional growth through performance reviews
• Foster an environment of collaboration across the department, division, office, and ARL
• Support the execution of the department programs
• Preparation and execution of department budgets
• Proposal and project development
• Support strategic planning initiatives
• Interact and collaborate regularly with program management, program sponsors and stakeholders
• Perform engineering work related to navigation integration and test

Rank and Experience

Faculty rank will be commensurate with education and experience. Minimally requires a Master's degree in an engineering or science discipline and 1 year related experience.

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Strong engineering knowledge and background in the area of multi-disciplinary engineering design, implementation, and integration
• Experience in rapid prototyping of navigation systems and sensors is highly desired
• Project management skills required include producing project schedules, tracking critical paths, monitoring the progress of technical work, working with program managers and department heads to identify and resolve issues, and creating input for the generation of routine project reports
• Experience with navigation system integration and test
• Expertise with PNT technologies which may include: Inertial Navigation, Global Positioning System, Alternative Navigation Technologies, Geophysical Navigation, Sonar Navigation
• Excellent presentation skills and effective written and oral communication
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance is required

Preferred Skills/Knowledge

• An active Top Secret security clearance is preferred

Location and Schedule

This job posting is for an on-site position located in Warminster, PA. A hybrid on-site/remote work schedule may be possible.

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.

Background Checks/Clearances

All positions at ARL require candidates to possess the ability to obtain a government security clearance; you will be notified during the interview process if this position is subject to a government background investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.

Drug Screen

Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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