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POSITION SPECIFICS

The Electro-Optics and Electronics (EOE) Division of the Materials, Manufacturing and Sustainment Office (MMSO) for the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University is seeking a Department Head for the Fiber Optics & Photonics (FOP) Department. 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 Intelligence Community (IC). The FOP Department focuses on advancing the state of the art in many areas of fiber and photonic system development, including sensor components, systems analysis and manufacturing technology improvements, providing superior technical performance to enhance warfighter capability. This position reports to the EOE Division Head, works out of ARL’s Freeport, PA location, and 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.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide organizational leadership to the Fiber Optics & Photonics Department to including employee management, recruitment, development, technical direction, and retention

• Serve as a principal investigator and project manager on ARL programs, leveraging subject matter expertise in the area of fiber optics & photonics systems, electro-optics, sensors, lasers, and systems engineering to ensure successful programs

• Execution of projects involving the design and development of prototype fiber optic & photonic systems for military and intelligence community applications

• Basic and applied research of fiber optic & photonic technologies and techniques, working closely with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, scientists, industry, and government stakeholders to solve FOP problems and develop solutions supporting military and intelligence community customers

• Develop and maintain long-term professional relationships with relevant manufacturers and system integrators, as well as with government sponsors, to ensure projects meet customer requirements and are consistent with ARL’s position of trust and contribute to the strategic mission of the EOE Division

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