Spectrum and Signature Solutions Deputy Division Head

The Pennsylvania State University-posted 12 days ago

Full-time • Mid Level

Onsite • University Park, FL

5,001-10,000 employees

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We are seeking a Deputy Division Head for the Spectrum and Signatures Solutions Division (S3) to join All-Domain Analytics and Signatures Office of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. S3 specializes in research, development and application of technical solutions aimed at understanding, shaping and exploiting the electromagnetic environment to maintain advantage. S3 consists of 5 departments: Applied Electromagnetics and Signature Management; Electromagnetic Effects and Applications; Applied Signals and System Integration; Comprehensive Software Solutions; Strategic Requirements and Technical Coordination. You will report directly to the Division Head for the Spectrum and Signatures Solutions Division and be responsible for helping manage the division’s Business Portfolio, Facilities, Research Engineers, Scientists, Technicians, and Support Personnel while providing technical and programmatic guidance to S3 Department heads. This position will 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.

Lead interdisciplinary R&D programs from concept to delivery, ensuring technical rigor, mission relevance, and effective communication of program goals, outcomes and resource needs
Assist in strategic and technical leadership for the Spectrum and Signatures Solutions Division (S3D), helping guide its emergence as a new division onto ARL’s, Penn State’s, and the broader national security landscape
Enable division operations including strategic planning, budgeting, staffing, facilities challenges, proposal development, and risk mitigation to ensure growth is both sustainable and aligned
Establish relationships and maintain awareness of technology and expertise across the ARL actively pairing that expertise with S3 Departments and S3 sponsors proactively collaborating across ARL to better enable mission accomplishment
Foster a culture of excellence, cohesion and professional development; lead comprehensive, high performing and collaborative teams across engineering, scientific, and support personnel
Represent the division—and as needed, the larger organization— through polished, executive level engagement with sponsors, ARL leadership, university stakeholders and strategic partners
Proactively maintain standardization of professional products in support of sponsor needs across the Division

Active DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
Demonstrated leadership in technical program and personnel management, with experience operating in high- growth, mission-driven, and research-oriented environments
Experience as a Principal Investigator, technical lead, or senior contributor on applied and basic research efforts, with a 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
Strong executive presence and polished communication skills- able to articulate needs, requirements and impact clearly to diverse audiences in various formats
Demonstrated ability to manage complex organizational dynamics, navigate conflict, lead through challenges and shape forward-looking strategies
Demonstrated strength in business and/or program management capabilities, including experience managing budgets, staffing, performance management, and strategic planning
Strong professional demeanor and interpersonal agility, with the ability to work effectively across organizational levels and with external sponsors, collaborators and partners, with a proven ability to establish credibility, influence outcomes, and build trust
Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science
19+ years of relevant experience (if filled as Research and Development Engineer - Principal Professional)
5+ years of relevant experience (if filled as Research and Development Engineer - Advanced Professional)
14+ years of relevant experience (if filled as Research and Development Engineer - Senior Professional)

Leadership of multi-disciplinary teams during design, integration, and test phases
Experience in the fast-paced environments of both rapid prototyping and urgent operational need (UON) programs
Leadership of field test teams, with direct participation
Experience with programs ranging from small R&D efforts to Major Defense Acquisition Programs
Cameo System Modeler and Model Based Systems Engineering
Experience working within the security and IT frameworks applied to DoD and IC sponsored programs
Prior Military or IC service

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

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