Department Head – Advanced Optical Systems

Penn State University

Freeport, PA, US
Base: $109,300.00 - $219,600.00; bonus/equity: not...
Hybrid
10+ years project management experience
Optical system design and tolerancing
Dod application project leadership
The position involves providing organizational leadership to the Advanced Optical Systems Department while mentoring staff on high-impact research projects

Job Summary

  • The position involves providing organizational leadership to the Advanced Optical Systems Department while mentoring staff on high-impact research projects.
  • Candidates will serve as a principal investigator developing prototype electro-optical systems for military and intelligence community applications.
  • The role offers a competitive salary range of $109,300.00 to $219,600.00 along with robust benefits including a 75% tuition discount.

Matching Summary

The position involves providing organizational leadership to the Advanced Optical Systems Department while mentoring staff on high-impact research projects.

Salary

Base: $109,300.00 - $219,600.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, 75% tuition discount

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years project management experience
  • Optical system design and tolerancing
  • DoD application project leadership
  • Zemax CODE V TracePro software skills
  • Supervisory or project leadership experience

Nice-to-have

  • Advanced degree in related field
  • Experience with optical metasurfaces
  • Systems engineering training background
  • Emerging broadband optical designs
  • Secret level security clearance eligibility

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science
  • Minimum 10 years managing sensor command and control projects
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Ability to obtain government security clearance
  • 5+ years supervisory or project leadership experience

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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