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The Pennsylvania State University is hiring an Engineering Program Manager for its Electro-Optics & Electronics Division within the Applied Research Laboratory. This role involves leading manufacturing technology programs, managing project portfolios, developing long-term research strategies, and collaborating with stakeholders to support DoD manufacturing challenges.

Highlights

Manage relationships with program sponsors, stakeholders, and teams to update on manufacturing challenges in DoD systems.
Author program management plans, project demonstration plans, and final reports fulfilling customer requirements.
Develop and execute long-term strategies to advance manufacturing research aligned with business development goals.
Serve as primary contact for sponsors to manage business, technical, and work process aspects of project portfolios ensuring contract deliverables completion.
Lead new concept development, project planning, and propose manufacturing technology applications to military platforms.
Required: B.S. in engineering science or related field and 10 years' experience in electronics manufacturing technologies.
Demonstrated experience in developing and monitoring manufacturing research portfolios and business development.
Preferred: Leadership in radar electronic warfare systems development, research project management, and lean manufacturing knowledge.
Must have eligibility for Secret-level classified information access, with potential government background investigation.
Salary range from $109,300 to $191,000 with comprehensive benefits, and full onsite work in Freeport, PA including occasional travel.

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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Electro-Optics & Electronics (EOE) Division of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University, located in Freeport PA, is seeking a senior-level, Program Manager in manufacturing technology. The purpose of Penn State ARL is to develop innovative solutions to challenging national problems in support of the Navy, Department of Defense (DoD), and intelligence communities. You will join a team of business leaders, scientists and engineers performing a wide range of applied research and development projects involving electronics manufacturing process improvements.

ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

You Will:

Establish and maintain relationships with program sponsors, stakeholders, and program teams to provide status updates and identifying emerging needs for manufacturing challenges in DoD systems
Author program management plans, project demonstration plans, and/or comprehensive final reports that satisfy customer requirements and expectations for manufacturing interest areas
Develop long term strategy for manufacturing research activities then execute business development functions to promote and advance manufacturing research programs consistent with the long-term strategy
Serve as the primary contact with the direct sponsor to create and status the project portfolio managing business, work process and technical aspects and ensuring the successful and timely completion of contract deliverables
Prepare and present portfolio status and plans as briefings and reports to a variety of audiences

Higher-level responsibilities include:

Lead new concept development and create measurable project plans for new projects with internal and external stakeholders that provide a return to the government stakeholders
Develop and maintain a vision for manufacturing technology efforts
Maintain working familiarity with leading edge technology and manufacturing techniques then propose applications to military platforms and subsystems to lower cost, improve delivery times, or accelerate/enhance capability
Ability to manage business aspects of a manufacturing research project portfolio
Critically review project or task execution analyzing alternatives and applying engineering and project management techniques and procedures

Required skills and experience includes:

B.S. in engineering science or related field
10 years related experience in electronics manufacturing technologies for components and systems
Develop process to define, execute and monitor a manufacturing research portfolio
Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes technical and program management roles from internal and external organizations
Demonstrated business development experience

Preferred skills and experience include:

Leadership roles in the development, production, and test of radar electronic warfare and similar systems at the system or architecture level including identification and implementation of novel solutions in DoD electronics manufacturing
Project management practice in a research project leadership role that involves execution and development of multiple related project efforts
Lean manufacturing concepts
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 full onsite located in Freeport, PA. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process. This position will require periodic travel to remote locations in support of testing as part of a small team of researchers, engineers, and technologists

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONSIf filled as Engineering Program Manager - Senior Professional, this position

requires:Master's Degree6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptedRequired Certifications:NoneIf filled as Engineering Program Manager - Advanced Professional, this position requires:Bachelor's Degree3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptedRequired 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/CLEARANCESEmployment 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 & BENEFITSThe salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $109,300.00 - $191,000.00.**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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