Design and Analysis Department Head (Faculty)

We are searching for a Design and Analysis Department Head to join our Materials Design and Optimization Division at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. 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). This position may be filled as either a Research and Development Engineer or a non-tenure Research Faculty.

You will:

• Lead a group of engineers, scientists, and support staff that are engaged in the development of computational models and performance predictions for advanced material systems such as polymer, ceramic/ metal matrix composites, ceramics, and metallics
• Lead the development of proposals and projects that further our knowledge of computational modeling and analysis
• Provide project updates to sponsors, present research findings at conferences, and publish in peer-reviewed journals
• Collaborate with engineers in other technical areas across ARL
• Plan, staff, and execute programs to ensure all departmental staff and faculty are appropriately and sufficiently tasked at all times
• Recruit, retain, and define performance expectations of department staff and faculty
• Identify professional development and training opportunities
• Mentor and encourage creativity in innovative technologies and research
• Evaluate professional growth through performance reviews
  
  

Faculty rank will be commensurate with education and experience. Minimally requires a Bachelors' Degree in an Engineering or Science discipline, plus 5 years of related experience.

Required skills/experience areas include:

• All aspects of computational design and analysis as mentioned above; including expertise in CAD and FEA methods and commercial applications
• Demonstrated success leading a team of engineers/scientists
• Previous success with collaborations in a multi-disciplinary, team-oriented culture
• Proposal and technical writing skills
  
  

Preferred skills/experience areas include:

• Active government security clearance
  
  

Your working location will be fully on-site, located in State College, PA.

ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.

You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

ARL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part of our workforce.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.

• The proposed salary range may be impacted by geographic differential.**
  
  

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