Department Head System Design
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Job Location:
University Park, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 109300 - 219600
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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POSITION SPECIFICS
We are searching for a Department Head to lead our System Design Department in the Sonar Research and Development (SRD) Division in the Undersea Systems Office (USO) at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. 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 Intelligence Community (IC). The System Design Department is responsible for design fabrication testing and maintenance of Sonar systems. System Design is comprised of a diverse group of electrical mechanical computer/software industrial engineers and support specialists. The System Design Department Head provides overall leadership direction and oversight for programs and research activity across these technology areas and is also responsible for recruitment professional development and promotion in rank of current and future department staff. This position may be filled as either a Research and Development Engineer or a non-tenure Research Faculty.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
You will:
Cultivate business opportunities related to the overall mission of the Department and organizational leadership
Develop and execute the strategic vision goals and plans of the Department in concert with other units in the Division USO and ARL
Develop perform and oversee complex Sonar designs while working closely in collaboration with other departments/groups both internal and external to ARL that develop processing/algorithms transducers and arrays underwater vehicles/platforms
Collaborate with project managers to ensure timely delivery of quality technical work by Department staff
Prepare and review proposals technical reports status reports and other programmatic and administrative documents
Additional responsibilities for higher level position includes:
Contribute to the design development implementation and analysis of technical engineering products systems and subsystems
Investigate and evaluate practical applicability of scientific theories and engineering principles to develop and improve various engineering systems; identify technical approach for solving problems and meeting customer/grantor needs
Interact in a collaborative manner with other team members engineers and scientists to accomplish organizational goals; provide innovative problem-solving approaches to enhance organizational capabilities
Required skills/experience areas include:
Understanding of Sonar from system level through detailed design with background in Acoustics to support subsystem specification / requirements development; including electronics mechanical structural interaction and signal processing
Past success in technical leadership of diverse group(s) of technologists from concept through design implementation and test of complex electromechanical-acoustic systems
Preferred skills/experience areas include:
Advanced degree in EE ME Computer Engineering and/or Acoustics
CAD tools with focus on ECAD Simulation tools such as SPICE Matlab Simulink
Familiarity with Mechanical design including pressure vessels interpretation of FEA results thermal mitigation packaging
Familiarity with Embedded Software operating systems networking
Experience with at-sea deployment and testing
Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility if required
Your working location will be fully on-site located in State College. This position will require periodic travel to remote locations in support of testing as part of a small team of researchers engineers and technologists.
MINIMUM EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Principal Professional this position requires: Bachelors Degree - Engineering or Science 19 years of relevant experience Required Certifications: None If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Advanced Professional this position requires: Bachelors Degree - Engineering or Science 5 years of relevant experience Required Certifications: None If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Senior Professional this position requires: Bachelors Degree - Engineering or Science 14 years of relevant experience Required Certifications: NoneARLs 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).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL visit our web site at .
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.All positions at ARL require candidates topossess 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. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
SALARY & BENEFITS
The salary range for this position including all possible grades is $109300.00 - $219600.00.**THE PROPOSED SALARY RANGE MAY BE IMPACTED BY GEOGRAPHIC DIFFERENTIAL**Salary Structure - Information on Penn States salary structure
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.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
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.
EEO IS THE LAW
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. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability please contact .
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- Research Laboratory Experience
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