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POSITION SPECIFICS
We are seeking a Department Head for the newly created Applied Hydromechanics Department of the Fluid Mechanics Division of the Fluid Dynamics and Acoustics Office within PSU ARL. In this role, you will contribute to and direct the work and growth of a team whose focus is the design, analysis and testing of marine vehicle hydrodynamics ranging from the fundamental physics to the physical effects on a vehicle in flight. This position reports to the Fluid Mechanics Division Head, will work out of PSU ARL’s State College location, and may be filled as either a Research and Development Engineer or a non-tenure Research Faculty.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
Responsibilities for this role are:
Provide organizational leadership to a growing group of Engineers, to include employee management, recruitment, development, retention, and technical direction
Direct technical excellence, cost control and on-time delivery of work
Lead the technical execution of research, development and testing of marine systems for a range of U.S. Government and Industry customers
Provide and leverage subject matter expertise in the area of marine vehicle hydrodynamics, flight dynamics and vehicle control
Oversee the development of proposals for new programs
Develop and maintain long-term professional relationships with sponsors and relevant stakeholders, to ensure projects meet customer requirements and are consistent with ARL’s role as a Navy-aligned UARC
Embrace ARL’s mission to discover, demonstrate, transition and educate
Additional responsibilities for higher level position includes:
Contribute to the design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical engineering products, systems, and subsystems
Investigate and evaluate practical applicability of scientific theories and engineering principles to develop and improve various engineering systems; identify technical approach for solving problems and meeting customer/grantor needs
Apply standard practices and techniques in specific situations, correlate data, recognize discrepancies in results and follow operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes
Conduct experiments/tests in the laboratory/field to test, prove, or modify theoretical propositions on basis of research findings and experiences of others researching in related technical areas; may include taking measurements and recording observations, collecting, compiling, and processing data; may include planning/designing experiments or tests and supervising the execution thereof
Required skills/experience areas include:
M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field
Strong background in fluid mechanics or aerodynamics.
Experience transitioning mathematical Flight Dynamics and Flight Control models to real-world flight of aerodynamic or hydrodynamic vehicles
Demonstrated success in proposal writing and securing of funding
Demonstrated success in leadership of technical personnel
Demonstrated success in management of sponsored programs
Strong presentation and communication skills, both technical and inter-personal
Design and execution of experiments utilizing wind or water facilities
Preferred skills/experience areas include:
Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field
Experience with the modeling and control of cavity running bodies
Familiarity with solid modeling and CAD systems, MATLAB, or Simulink
Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required
Your working location will be on-site in State College, PA. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process. This position will require occasional off-site travel and extended off-site work.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Principal Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science 19+ years of relevant experience Required Certifications: None If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Advanced Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science 5+ years of relevant experience Required Certifications: None If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Senior Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science 14+ years of relevant experience Required Certifications: None
ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.All positions at ARL require candidates to possess the ability to obtain a government security clearance; you will be notified during the interview process if this position is subject to a government background investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
SALARY & BENEFITS
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $109,300.00 - $219,600.00.**THE PROPOSED SALARY RANGE MAY BE IMPACTED BY GEOGRAPHIC DIFFERENTIAL**
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Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.
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EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.