Strategic Navigation Systems Department Head

$109,300 - $219,600/Yr

Pennsylvania State University - Warminster, PA

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Warminster, PA

Educational Services

About the position

The Strategic Navigation Systems Department Head at Penn State University will lead a multi-disciplinary team in the development and evaluation of high-performance navigation systems and sensors. This role is crucial for supporting the Navy, Department of Defense, and Intel Community by advancing knowledge in navigation technologies and strategic weapon systems. The position involves project management, collaboration with stakeholders, and fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplinary, diverse staff in the development, integration, and evaluation of high performance navigation systems and sensors
• Lead the development of proposals and projects that further knowledge of high performance navigation systems and sensors
• Provide project updates to sponsors, present research findings at conferences, and publish in peer-reviewed journals
• Interact and collaborate regularly with program management, program sponsors and stakeholders
• Perform engineering work related to navigation engineering and strategic weapon systems
• Participate in strategic planning initiatives and collaborate with engineers in other technical areas across ARL
• Plan, staff, and execute programs to ensure all departmental staff are appropriately and sufficiently tasked at all times
• Foster an environment of collaboration across the department, division, office, and ARL
• Recruit, retain, and define performance expectations of department staff
• Mentorship, professional, and career development of department staff
• Evaluate professional growth through performance reviews

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or Science discipline
• 5 years of related experience
• Expertise with PNT technologies including Inertial Navigation, Global Positioning System, and Alternative Navigation Technologies
• Expert knowledge of existing and emerging warfighter needs in positioning and navigation
• Experience supporting DoD acquisition and/or sustainment programs
• Demonstrated success leading a team of engineers/scientists
• Excellent presentation skills and effective written and oral communication
• Proven track record of developing and growing business
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance

Nice-to-haves

• Active government security clearance

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $109,300.00 - $219,600.00
• Opportunities for professional development
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
• Potential for hybrid work schedule