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. You will: 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