Penn State University-posted 3 months ago
$123,200 - $219,600/Yr
Full-time • Senior

We are searching for a Principal High Energy Laser (HEL) Engineer to join our Electro-Optics and Electronics Division of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. You would join a team advancing the state of the art in multiple areas of high energy laser system development and manufacturing technology improvements, providing superior technical performance to enhance warfighter capability. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

  • Lead 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, as requested
  • 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 ARL
  • Foster an environment of collaboration across the department, division, office, and ARL
  • All aspects of high energy laser system development, hardware, as well as the software and signal processing that enable them
  • Conceptualizing, developing, testing and fielding solutions that employ a broad range of electro-optical and infrared technologies including laser, communications, and imaging systems
  • Expert knowledge of existing and emerging warfighter needs in the area of high energy laser systems
  • Experience supporting DoD (Department of Defense) acquisition and/or sustainment programs
  • Demonstrated success leading a team of engineers/scientists
  • Previous success with collaborations in a multi-disciplinary, team-oriented culture
  • Excellent presentation skills and effective written and oral communication
  • Proven track record of developing and growing business
  • Familiarity with the application of electro-optics and high energy laser technologies in support of defense manufacturing and the industrial base
  • Active government security clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Robust retirement plans
  • Substantial paid time off including holidays, vacation and sick time
  • Generous 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible spouses and children
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