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POSITION SPECIFICS

We are seeking a High Energy Laser Department Head to join our Electro-Optics and Electronics Division of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. The High Energy Laser Department focuses on advancing the state of the art in many areas of high energy laser weapon system development, including sensor components, systems analysis and manufacturing technology improvements, providing superior technical performance to enhance warfighter capability. This position works out of ARL’s Freeport, PA location. 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:

• Lead a multi-disciplinary, diverse staff in the development, integration, and evaluation of high power laser systems and sensors
• Perform engineering work related to high power laser, electro-optic and infrared (EO/IR) systems across a broad application space
• Lead the development of proposals and projects that further our knowledge of high energy laser systems and sensors
• Provide project updates to sponsors, present research findings at conferences, and publish in peer-reviewed journals
• Interact and collaborate regularly with program management, program sponsors and stakeholders
• 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 strategic mission
• Participate in strategic planning initiatives and collaborate with engineers in other technical areas across PSU and ARL
• Plan, staff, and execute programs to ensure all departmental staff are appropriately and sufficiently tasked at all times
• Foster an environment of collaboration across the department and ARL
• Recruit, define performance expectations and goals, provide mentorship, and regularly evaluate and offer constructive feedback through conversation and performance reviews in order to support professional growth and effectively retain the department staff

Faculty rank will be commensurate with education and experience. Minimally requires a Masters' degree in an engineering or science discipline