Division Lead, Autonomous Undersea Guidance

Penn State University; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Generous tuition discount

Robust retirement plans

Job summary

A leading research institution located in Pennsylvania is seeking a Division Head for the Guidance and Control Technologies Division. This role involves leading a team focused on research and development of autonomous guidance systems for underwater vehicles. Responsibilities include managing multi-disciplinary research, securing funding, and establishing key stakeholder relationships. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in underwater acoustics, signal processing, and project management, with excellent communication skills necessary for this fully on-site position.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Principal Investigator or technical lead with successful funding.
• Strong record in managing multi-disciplinary research projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of scientists and engineers in developing undersea guidance systems.
• Build trusted relationships with key sponsors and stakeholders.
• Oversee planning and execution of programs.

Skills

Underwater acoustics

Signal processing

Autonomous decision-making

Software development

Project management

Communication skills

Education

PhD or equivalent in relevant field

Job description

A leading research institution located in Pennsylvania is seeking a Division Head for the Guidance and Control Technologies Division. This role involves leading a team focused on research and development of autonomous guidance systems for underwater vehicles. Responsibilities include managing multi-disciplinary research, securing funding, and establishing key stakeholder relationships. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in underwater acoustics, signal processing, and project management, with excellent communication skills necessary for this fully on-site position.