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POSITION SPECIFICS​

We are searching for experienced, motivated, and driven engineers of multiple disciplines to join our Systems Engineering Department 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 department's focus is on tailoring and on applying rigor using the systems engineering process in order to support realization of systems that advance technologies within the undersea systems domain.  You will have the opportunity to contribute heavily to undersea systems development, from conceptual definition into design, test, then transition into production of fielded systems.

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

You will:

• Develop complex systems by applying best practices in customer needs analysis, requirements development, systems architecture and concept development, analysis of alternatives, system and requirements decomposition, detailed design processes, systems and process modeling, systems integration and test, verification planning, and execution

• Collaborate with Systems Engineering and Subsystem Design Teams to learn the design and operation of our undersea systems

• Tailor systems engineering processes and techniques to a wide range of technology development activities that span the development life-cycle from early technology innovation to formal acquisition

• Interact and collaborate regularly with the engineering team, program management, program sponsors, and other stakeholders

• Resolve or assist in the resolution of conflicts and the mitigation of risks within programs

Additional responsibilities for higher level positions includes:

• Organize and direct a multi-disciplinary, strong, and diverse engineering team

• Provide technical leadership within the division programs

• Plan and direct research projects that have substantial impact that extends knowledge and understanding

• Propose and lead new initiatives; guide programs of national or international significance; identify future problems, research trends, and opportunities

Required skills/experience areas include:

• Experience in application of systems engineering discipline to projects that range in complexity and in technological maturity

• Inquisitive, proactive, and interested in learning new tools, techniques, and problem domains

• Previous success with collaborations in a diverse, multi-disciplinar