The Electro-Optics Center (EOC), located in Freeport PA, a Division in the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University, is seeking a Photonics Research and Development Engineer with expertise in Optical Communications, supporting military and intelligence community customers. You Will: Perform research and development tasks in optical communications. These include system-based analysis tasks as well as prototype development and testing Communicate and document results in reports and presentations Assist with development of proposals for projects Assist in new concept development; analyzing alternatives independently and applying engineering techniques and procedures to assignments Lead optical communication related projects of small or moderate size and scope, making substantial contributions Engage with government customers to identify opportunities and provide potential solutions that lead to funded projects Provide technical leadership within the division for optical communications Chair sessions at technical conferences/meetings; participate in external seminars, workshops, professional societies and committees Independently manage multiple and/or large optical communications projects Lead the development of proposals and projects that further our knowledge of optical communications 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 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). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu .