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POSITION SPECIFICS
We are seeking a Department Head for the Expeditionary Manufacturing and Repair (EMR) Department to join our team in the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. The Expeditionary Manufacturing and Repair Department focuses on developing and implementing sustainment technologies for shipyard, pier side, and on-board repairs, solid state consolidation methods including Cold Spray, hot isostatic pressing (HIP), and friction stir welding (FSW), heat treating, and materials characterization. The department head is responsible for development, optimization, and transition of materials processes for research, prototype development, and transition of sustainment technologies to the Navy and Army. This position may 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.
You will:
Lead a group of engineers, scientists, and support staff who are engaged in the development and validation of sustainment technologies, materials characterization, solid state consolidation technologies, and engage in multidisciplinary teams
Lead the development of proposals and projects that further our knowledge of sustainment technologies
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
Additional responsibilities for higher level position:
Contribute to the design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical engineering products, systems, and subsystems
Investigate and evaluate practical applicability of scientific theories and engineering principles to develop and improve various engineering systems; identify technical approach for solving problems and meeting customer/grantor needs
Apply standard practices and techniques in specific situations, correlate data, recognize discrepancies in results and follow operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes
Conduct experiments/tests in the laboratory/field to test, prove, or modify theoretical propositions on basis of research findings and experiences of others researching in related technical areas; may include taking measurements and recording observations, collecting, compiling, and processing data; may include planning/designing experiments or tests and supervising the execution thereof
Non-tenure faculty rank will be commensurate with education level and experience.
Required skills/experience areas include:
Broad knowledge of sustainment and repair technologies and process for metals and other materials used by Navy, Army, and Coast Guard
Cold Spray and Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing
Materials characterization including tensile testing, hardness, corrosion, wear, and impact
Non-destructive inspection methods
Demonstrated success leading a team of engineers/scientists
Previous success with collaborations in a multi-disciplinary, team-oriented culture
Proposal and technical writing skills
Proven track record of developing and transitioning technologies to the Navy
Ability to travel and lead/support expeditionary repairs
Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required
Preferred skills/experience areas include:
Repair and sustainment of metals
Energetic materials
Mechanical and thermo-mechanical testing
Heat treating
Fabricating test articles, prototypes, and/or final parts
Your working location will be fully on-site, located in State College, PA. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
All positions at ARL require candidates to possess the ability to obtain a government security clearance; you will be notified during the interview process if this position is subject to a government background investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
BENEFITS
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.
For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)
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Other facts
About Penn State University
The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation. ARL-Penn State supports national security, economic competitiveness, and quality of life through Education; Scientific discovery; Technology demonstration; and Transition to application. As a designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC), ARL-Penn State conducts essential research, development, and systems engineering in support of our nations priorities free from conflict of interest or competition with commercial industry.
What you'll do
- The Department Head will lead a team focused on developing and validating sustainment technologies and materials characterization. They will also be responsible for project management, proposal development, and mentoring staff.
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