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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

We are searching for a Simulation Software Department Head to join our Model-Based Engineering (MBE) Division 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).  The Simulation Software Department is the main resource in the MBE Division for software development. The mission of the Simulation Software Department is to apply software development expertise to simulation development with the goals of 1) following best practices and accepted standard for software development, 2) increasing sustainability of simulation products, 3) making appropriate selection and utilization of software development tools and 4) developing a systematic approach for simulation software releases and updates.  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:

• Develop and execute the strategic vision, goals, and plans of the Simulation Software Department in concert with the MBE Division, the Undersea Systems Office, and ARL/Penn State

• Work closely with the leadership of all USO programs requiring simulation software to properly plan, staff and execute those programs

• Participate in new customer development efforts and business generation

• Provide technical expertise and direction in the development of simulation software while balancing best practices for software development with project needs and deadlines

• Work closely with the MBE Division leadership team to ensure software developed in MBE follows software development practices that are both sound and executed with the highest of standards

• In coordination with MBE and USO leadership, define department performance expectations and ensure performance standards are met

• Recruit and retain highly capable engineers to advance the core competency of the department

• Facilitate personnel to create and explore innovative technologies and research opportunities

• Execute technical tasks as assigned by MBE and USO leadership

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