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The Pennsylvania State University is hiring a Maritime Systems Research and Development Engineer to join the Systems Engineering and Rapid Prototyping Division at the Applied Research Laboratory as a Maritime Systems Project Manager. The role involves planning and managing undersea research and development programs, advising senior officials on advanced ocean systems, and leading acquisition planning and technology transitions to support Naval Intelligence requirements within a government program office.

Highlights

Plan and manage applied undersea R&D programs to enhance or develop capabilities for Naval Intelligence.
Use project management, systems engineering, contract management, and acquisition best practices for technology transition.
Advise Senior Officials on UUVs, AUVs, robotics, autonomy, power, sensors, and advanced ocean systems.
Maintain liaison with intelligence agencies, academia, laboratories, and operational forces to communicate requirements and technologies.
Lead development of acquisition strategies including solicitation methods and contracting packages.
Experience needed in DoD/Intelligence Community technology development and program management; program manager/project lead experience preferred.
Technical expertise in undersea vehicles, autonomous systems, sensors (acoustic, EO/IR), electronic warfare, communication systems, materials science, advanced manufacturing, or systems engineering.
Active Top Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility and ability to complete counter-intelligence polygraph required.
Work is fully on-site in Springfield, VA with occasional travel to State College, PA and other locations.
Salary range is $146,040 to $318,880 with a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and a 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible family members.

Maritime Systems Research and Development Engineer - Springfield, VA Full Description

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POSITION SPECIFICS

We are searching for a Research & Development Engineer to join our Systems Engineering and Rapid Prototyping (SERP) Division of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State to serve as a Maritime Systems Project Manager at a customer site in Springfield, VA. This position will be embedded within a government program office, and requires prior Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) experience in technology development and program management. The selected candidate will ultimately be performing inherently governmental functions with significant program management responsibilities.

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

You will:

Plan and manage elements of an applied undersea research and development program to improve existing capabilities or develop new capabilities to satisfy Naval Intelligence requirements
Utilize project management, systems engineering, contract management, and acquisition best practices to transition advanced undersea systems to a diverse set of mission partners
Advise Senior Officials on topics related to Unmanned Undersea Vehicles (UUVs), Autonomous Undersea Vehicles (AUVs), robotics, autonomy, power and energy, advanced sensors, and other advanced ocean systems
Maintain liaison with internal and external organizations to include other intelligence agencies, academia, laboratories, and operational forces to discuss requirements, technologies, and provide timely information to senior decision makers
Lead the development of acquisition plans and strategy, method of solicitation, most suitable type of contract, projected lead time, and contracting packages

Additional responsibilities of higher level positions may include:

Conduct and coordinate complex research and development efforts to develop new systems and systems of systems, execute technology transition agreements with internal and external mission partners, and transition developed technologies to DoD and IC mission partners
Lead a multidisciplinary team of highly technical performers to solve complex engineering, development, test, and evaluation challenges to satisfy DoD and IC requirements

Required skills/experience areas include:

Experience serving in a research & development engineering role for a DoD/IC technology development program required; experience serving as a program manager or project lead for a DoD/IC technology development program is preferred
Broad experience in one or more of the following technology areas; Undersea Vehicles, Autonomous Systems, Sensors (acoustic, EO/IR, Sensors (or other novel phenomenology), Electronic Warfare, Communication systems (acoustic, fiber, RF), Materials Science, Advanced Manufacturing, Systems Engineering
Active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for access to sensitive compartmented information (TS/SCI)
The ability to complete a counter-intelligence scope polygraph (post-hire)

Your working location will be fully on-site in Springfield, VA. The position requires occasional travel to State College, PA and other locations.

Hiring contingent upon government customer approval.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONSIf filled as Research and Development Engineer - Systems (ARL) - Principal Professional, this position requires:Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science19+ years of relevant experienceRequired Certifications:NoneIf filled as Research and Development Engineer - Systems (ARL) - Advanced Professional, this position requires:Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science5+ years of relevant experienceRequired Certifications:NoneIf filled as Research and Development Engineer - Systems (ARL) - Senior Professional, this position requires:Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science14+ years of relevant experienceRequired 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.

Notice regarding employment at the Applied Research Laboratory

(ARL):Employees must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance, participate in the ARL drug testing program, and comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors. ARL operates in a secure information environment involving Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Classified information. Personal electronic devices brought onsite must be registered and may be restricted from certain areas. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.

SALARY & BENEFITS
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $146,040.00 - $318,880.00. This salary range includes an adjustment based on required geographic work location.

Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure

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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