Department Head System Design

Penn State University Park

State College, PA, US
Base: $109,300 - $219,600; bonus/equity: not speci...
Hybrid
Sonar system level design expertise
Acoustics background for subsystem specs
Leadership of diverse engineering teams
Penn State University is seeking a Department Head for its System Design Department within the Applied Research Laboratory, focusing on sonar systems for defense applications. The role emphasizes leadership in engineering design, collaboration across departments, and the cultivation of business opportunities

Job Summary

  • The position leads the System Design Department within the Applied Research Laboratory to support the Navy and Department of Defense.
  • Candidates must cultivate business opportunities, execute strategic visions, and oversee complex sonar designs from concept through test.
  • The role offers a competitive salary range up to $219,600 along with comprehensive benefits including a 75% tuition discount.

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Penn State University is seeking a Department Head for its System Design Department within the Applied Research Laboratory, focusing on sonar systems for defense applications. The role emphasizes leadership in engineering design, collaboration across departments, and the cultivation of business opportunities.

Salary

Base: $109,300 - $219,600; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, retirement, 75% tuition discount

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Sonar system level design expertise
  • Acoustics background for subsystem specs
  • Leadership of diverse engineering teams
  • Electronics mechanical structural interaction
  • Signal processing knowledge
  • Secret security clearance eligibility

Nice-to-have

  • CAD tools ECAD simulation experience
  • Mechanical design pressure vessel knowledge
  • Embedded software operating systems familiarity
  • At-sea deployment and testing experience
  • Advanced degree in EE or ME

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science
  • 5 to 19+ years relevant experience depending on grade
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Eligibility for Secret security clearance

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. citizen

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