Embedded Systems Department Lead – Real-Time Undersea

Penn State University; United States; Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University’s Applied Research Laboratory seeks a Department Head for the Embedded Software (ES) department to lead software/firmware for undersea systems. The role may be filled as Research and Development Engineer or non-tenure Research Faculty.

ARL is a DoD SkillBridge partner inviting transitioning military personnel to apply. Your on-site role in State College, PA, offers hybrid options and periodic travel.

Qualifications

• Experience leading technical teams and managing projects.
• Ability to establish and achieve organizational goals and objectives.
• Design and development of embedded real-time software and firmware.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain a high-performing workforce through coaching and mentorship.
• Set technical vision and strategic direction for the department.
• Direct software engineering for embedded software/firmware across programs.
• Guide architecture, design, development, integration and testing of embedded solutions.
• Maintain coding principles, standards, and best practices.

Skills

Management

Team Leadership

Embedded Software

C/C++

Security Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Embedded development tools

FPGA/CPLD firmware

Job description

Penn State University’s Applied Research Laboratory seeks a Department Head for the Embedded Software (ES) department to lead software/firmware for undersea systems. The role may be filled as Research and Development Engineer or non-tenure Research Faculty.

ARL is a DoD SkillBridge partner inviting transitioning military personnel to apply. Your on-site role in State College, PA, offers hybrid options and periodic travel.