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POSITION SPECIFICS​

We are searching for a deputy division head for the Systems Engineering and Rapid Prototyping (SERP) Division of the Materials, Manufacturing and Sustainment Office (MMSO) at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. 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 SERP Division is comprised of five departments: Agile Systems Engineering (ASE); Specialized Hardware & Rapid Prototyping (SHARP); Intelligent Manufacturing & Operations Engineering (IMOE); Uncrewed Systems (UxS); and Embedded Systems (ES). These departments support the mission of SERP by executing the research, design and application of engineering development and manufacturing methodologies supporting the strategic advancement of warfighter capability at the speed of relevance.

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

You will:

• Work closely with the Division head and Office leadership team to build and maintain trusted relationships with key sponsors and stakeholders, ensure the delivery of superior research deliverables to our sponsors, and develop and execute strategic initiatives
• Assist division head in leading a group of engineers, scientists, and support staff that are engaged in the operational research, systems engineering, design, development and production of complex engineering systems
• Lead in the development of proposals and projects that further our knowledge and expertise in the development and production of complex systems
• Provide project updates to sponsors and stakeholders, and lead in development of new business for potential sponsors
• Collaborate with engineers in technical areas across ARL
• Assist division head in overseeing the planning, staffing, and execution of programs to ensure all divisional staff an