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POSITION SPECIFICS

ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

You will:

• 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

Required skills/experience areas include:

• 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

Preferred skills/experience areas include:

• Active security clearance at the Secret level or higher

Your working location will be fully on-site located in State College PA. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process. This position will require periodic travel to support assigned responsibilities.

MINIMUM EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

ARLs 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).

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SALARY & BENEFITS

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Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional addition to comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays vacation and sick time. 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.

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