Division Head, Guidance And Control Technology

Penn State University Applied Research Laboratory

State College, PA, USA
Base: $123,200.00 - $219,600.00; bonus/equity: not...
Hybrid
Underwater acoustics expertise
Autonomous decision-making experience
Embedded real-time software implementation
The Division Head will lead a team of fifty scientists and engineers focused on developing complex undersea guidance systems for weapons and uncrewed underwater vehicles

Job Summary

  • The Division Head will lead a team of fifty scientists and engineers focused on developing complex undersea guidance systems for weapons and uncrewed underwater vehicles.
  • Candidates must have a proven record of securing and sustaining external funding in areas such as underwater acoustics, signal processing, or autonomous decision-making.
  • The position offers a competitive salary range of $123,200.00 to $219,600.00 along with robust benefits including medical coverage and a 75% tuition discount.

Matching Summary

The Division Head will lead a team of fifty scientists and engineers focused on developing complex undersea guidance systems for weapons and uncrewed underwater vehicles.

Salary

Base: $123,200.00 - $219,600.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, 75% tuition discount

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Underwater acoustics expertise
  • Autonomous decision-making experience
  • Embedded real-time software implementation
  • Acoustic signal processing knowledge
  • Vehicle autonomy and tactics design
  • Securing external research funding

Nice-to-have

  • Trusted relationships with key sponsors
  • Strategic initiative execution
  • Cross-disciplinary collaboration skills
  • Mentoring R&D engineering staff
  • High-level project management oversight

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science
  • 14+ years relevant experience for Senior Professional
  • 19+ years relevant experience for Principal Professional
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Eligibility for Secret security clearance or higher

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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