Facilities And Instrumentation Department Head (faculty)

Penn State University

State College, PA, US
Not specified; not specified; competitive benefits...
Hybrid
Fluids and acoustics testing experience
Data acquisition and measurement systems
Mechanical or electrical design skills
The role involves leading the Facilities and Instrumentation Department to maintain critical research assets like the Garfield Thomas Water Tunnel and flow-through anechoic chamber

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading the Facilities and Instrumentation Department to maintain critical research assets like the Garfield Thomas Water Tunnel and flow-through anechoic chamber.
  • Candidates will manage budgets, oversee mechanical and electrical design projects, and collaborate with Principal Investigators on experimental evaluation plans.
  • Penn State offers a competitive benefits package including comprehensive medical coverage and a generous 75% tuition discount for employees and their families.

Matching Summary

The role involves leading the Facilities and Instrumentation Department to maintain critical research assets like the Garfield Thomas Water Tunnel and flow-through anechoic chamber.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and 75% tuition discount

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Fluids and acoustics testing experience
  • Data acquisition and measurement systems
  • Mechanical or electrical design skills
  • Team leadership of engineers and scientists
  • MS Project or similar scheduling software

Nice-to-have

  • Oversight of large research projects
  • Experience with classified information access
  • Background in DoD or Navy support
  • Vendor management for fabrication costs
  • Principal Investigator sponsorship success

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in engineering or science discipline
  • Minimum 1 year related experience in fluids or acoustics
  • U.S. citizenship required for employment
  • Eligibility for Secret level security clearance

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. citizen

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