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POSITION SPECIFICS​

We are seeking a Department Head for the Systems Manufacturing Department (SMD) of the Materials, Manufacturing, and Sustainment Office (MMSO) at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. This position may be filled as either a Research and Development Engineer or a non-tenure Research Faculty member.

The Systems Manufacturing Department is a newly established organization dedicated to bridging the critical gap between laboratory innovation and full-scale production and lifecycle capabilities. Its mission is to enable the transition of system-level designs from laboratory prototypes to scalable, industry-led full-rate production through advanced manufacturing methods and tools. The department leverages data-driven approaches to improve the manufacturing and lifecycle maintenance of DoD systems and delivers tools to enhance manufacturing efficiency across key portions of the Defense Industrial Base.

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

You will:

• Contribute to the design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical engineering products, systems, and subsystems

• Manage department budgets, resources, and capital equipment investments

• Provide strategic vision and technical direction for the department’s research and development portfolio

• Build, mentor, and lead a diverse team of engineers, scientists, and technical staff

• Communicate technical achievements and capabilities to senior leadership and external partners

• Ensure the quality and rigor of technical deliverables and research outputs

• Guide the development of lifecycle maintenance and sustainment solutions

• Apply standard practices and techniques in specific situations; correlate data, recognize discrepancies in results, and follow operations through a series of detailed steps or processes

• Conduct experiments and tests in laboratory and field environments to validate or refine theoretical concepts. This may include taking measurements, recording observations, collecting and processing data, and planning or designing experiments while supervising execution.

• Initiate or contribute data, analysis, and design content for technical reports, p