Division Head, Guidance And Control Technology

Penn State Applied Research Laboratory (ARL)

State College, PA, USA
Base: $123,200.00 - $219,600.00; bonus/equity: not...
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Guidance and control systems
Autonomous systems research
Undersea weapons and vehicles
** The Penn State Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) is looking for a Division Head for the Guidance and Control Technologies Division, focused on autonomous systems for undersea applications. The ideal candidate will lead a team of scientists and engineers, managing various research projects while maintaining relationships with sponsors and stakeholders. **

Job Summary

  • Lead a team of fifty scientists and engineers in the research, development, implementation, integration, and testing of complex undersea guidance systems.
  • Develop and maintain division-wide technical expertise in core disciplines, from early development through transition to sponsors.
  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with key sponsors and stakeholders, ensure the delivery of superior research products, and develop strategic initiatives.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The Penn State Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) is looking for a Division Head for the Guidance and Control Technologies Division, focused on autonomous systems for undersea applications. The ideal candidate will lead a team of scientists and engineers, managing various research projects while maintaining relationships with sponsors and stakeholders. **

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Guidance and control systems
  • Autonomous systems research
  • Undersea weapons and vehicles
  • Acoustic signal processing
  • Tactical decision-making technologies
  • Real-time systems integration

Nice-to-have

  • DoD SkillBridge partner
  • Transitioning military welcome
  • Research center of excellence

Key Requirements

  • Principal Investigator or technical lead experience
  • Secured external funding
  • Applied research in underwater acoustics
  • Autonomous decision-making expertise
  • Software development experience
  • Leading research organizations
  • Managing research budgets
  • Hiring, coaching, and mentoring employees
  • Current eligibility for Secret clearance

Work Rights

Not specified

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