What are the responsibilities and job description for the Uncrewed Systems Department Head (Faculty) position at The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University?
We are searching for an Uncrewed Systems (UxS) Department Head to join our Systems Engineering and Rapid Prototyping (SERP) Division of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. 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 UxS Department supports this mission by executing the design, analysis, fabrication, integration, and flight / mission testing of critical technologies used in aerial systems. We leverage a systems engineering-based approach to a drone’s value proposition to include: systems and subsystems, power and propulsion, avionics and control, advanced material and fabrication techniques, aerodynamic and aeroelastic analysis, and cross-domain concept of operations.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
You will:
Required skills/experience areas include:
ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.
You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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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 UxS Department supports this mission by executing the design, analysis, fabrication, integration, and flight / mission testing of critical technologies used in aerial systems. We leverage a systems engineering-based approach to a drone’s value proposition to include: systems and subsystems, power and propulsion, avionics and control, advanced material and fabrication techniques, aerodynamic and aeroelastic analysis, and cross-domain concept of operations.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
You will:
- Lead a group of engineers, scientists, and support staff that are engaged in the development of technologies critical to the advancement of unscrewed systems
- Lead and/or assist in the development of proposals and projects that further our knowledge and expertise in the development of unscrewed systems
- Provide project updates to sponsors and stakeholders, and lead or assist in development of new business for potential sponsors
- Collaborate with engineers in technical areas across ARL
- Plan, staff, and execute programs to ensure all departmental staff and faculty are appropriately and sufficiently tasked at all times
- Recruit, retain, and define performance expectations of department staff and faculty
- Identify professional development and training opportunities
- Mentor and encourage creativity in innovative technologies and research
- Evaluate professional growth through performance reviews
Required skills/experience areas include:
- All aspects of systems engineering including systems analysis and design, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), physics-based modeling & simulation, rapid prototyping, and test & evaluation
- Demonstrated success leading a team of engineers/scientists, and collaborating with large teams on multi-organization, multi-disciplinary projects
- Demonstrated success developing new business, including proposal writing and technical presentation skills
- Previous management and technical leadership in the development, engineering, and operation of unscrewed systems
- Active Secret security clearance
- A Top Secret clearance or above
ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.
You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.
- The proposed salary range may be impacted by geographic differential.**
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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.
Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster
PA State Labor Law Poster
Affirmative Action
Penn State Policies
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University Park, PA
