Electromagnetic Effects & Applications Department Head (Faculty)

Penn State University • University Park, PA

54d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Department Head for the Electromagnetic Effects and Applications Department to join our team within the Spectrum and Signatures Solutions (S3) Division at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. You will report directly to the Spectrum and Signatures Solutions Division Head and direct a team of research engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel in architecture, design, integration, and testing of RF and Microwave systems for multiple Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) sponsors. Technologies include medium-to-high-power RF emitters, waveform design, propagation analysis, RF circuits and radiating systems, and related applications. This position can be filled as 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: Manage the daily activities of the team, including hiring, training, mentoring, task assignment, and coaching sessions/performance evaluations Lead department operations including strategic planning, budgeting, staffing, facilities, proposal development, and risk mitigation to ensure growth is aligned and sustainable Maintain regular communication with sponsors and associate contractors Lead the technical execution of research, development, prototyping, and implementation of systems for a wide range of customers in the DoD and IC Direct technical excellence, cost control, and on time delivery of work Oversee the development of plans and proposals for new programs Lead and assure the proper execution of sponsored research Lead a high performing and collaborative team across engineering, scientific, and support functions, fostering a culture of excellence, cohesion, and professional growth, and embrace ARL's mission to discover, demonstrate, transition, and educate Faculty rank will be commensurate with education and experience. Minimally requires a Master's degree in an engineering or science discipline and 1 year related experience.

Requirements

• Principal investigator, technical lead, program management, or senior contributor on applied and basic research efforts
• Record of securing and sustaining external funding in technical areas related to electromagnetic propagation modeling and simulation, radio frequency spectrum research, electromagnetic effects, signals processing, and/or general electrical engineering skill sets
• Development, field-testing, delivery, and integration of technology
• Proven competence working within 3D EM analysis software (e.g. CST Studio Suite, Remcom EM simulation software)
• Success in dynamic environments where various forms of communication and organizational skills were crucial to be effective
• Previous success with collaborations in a multi-disciplinary, team-oriented culture
• Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher; TS/SCI clearance level is preferred
• Minimally requires a Master's degree in an engineering or science discipline and 1 year related experience.

Nice To Haves

• PHD or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related
• MBA with Electrical Engineering
• Research, military, or government environment
• Designing, orchestrating, and conducting technical design reviews and field tests
• Security and IT frameworks applied to DoD and IC sponsored programs
• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily activities of the team, including hiring, training, mentoring, task assignment, and coaching sessions/performance evaluations
• Lead department operations including strategic planning, budgeting, staffing, facilities, proposal development, and risk mitigation to ensure growth is aligned and sustainable
• Maintain regular communication with sponsors and associate contractors
• Lead the technical execution of research, development, prototyping, and implementation of systems for a wide range of customers in the DoD and IC
• Direct technical excellence, cost control, and on time delivery of work
• Oversee the development of plans and proposals for new programs
• Lead and assure the proper execution of sponsored research
• Lead a high performing and collaborative team across engineering, scientific, and support functions, fostering a culture of excellence, cohesion, and professional growth, and embrace ARL's mission to discover, demonstrate, transition, and educate

Benefits

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing.
• In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans.
• One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees