Division Head — CFD & Multiphysics Leadership

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University in State College, PA, seeks a Division Head for the CFD Division within the Fluid Dynamics and Acoustics Office. The role leads a team of engineers and research faculty to deliver state-of-the-art CFD tools for DoD and industrial sponsors.

The position may be filled as a Research and Development Engineer or non-tenure Research Faculty. ARL supports DoD SkillBridge; eligible for Top Secret clearance; full-time, on-site with possible hybrid

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in an Engineering or Science discipline with 10 years of related experience.
• Past success as a Principal Investigator in this field.
• Strong CFD research track record in hydromechanics, hydroacoustics, maneuvering and controls.
• Previous success managing people with supervisory experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with past success in writing white papers or reports.
• Current eligibility for access to Top Secret level clearance; government background check may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform design and performance analyses using CFD tools for a broad range of applications.
• Lead technical developments in CFD, including code development, V&V, and HPC-oriented applications.
• Provide technical oversight of complex simulations and ensure high-quality research output.
• Perform organizational leadership to the CFD Division, including personnel management and recruitment.

Skills

Leadership

CFD expertise

Communication skills

People management

Education

Master’s degree or higher in Engineering/Science

Ten years related experience

Job description

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University in State College, PA, seeks a Division Head for the CFD Division within the Fluid Dynamics and Acoustics Office. The role leads a team of engineers and research faculty to deliver state-of-the-art CFD tools for DoD and industrial sponsors.

The position may be filled as a Research and Development Engineer or non-tenure Research Faculty. ARL supports DoD SkillBridge; eligible for Top Secret clearance; full-time, on-site with possible hybrid