Head of Autonomy & Emerging Tech (UxV & Undersea)
Penn State University
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Job summary
Penn State University seeks a Department Head for Autonomy and Emerging Technology within ARL's Undersea Systems Office. The role focuses on leading autonomy for unmanned undersea systems, coordinating cross-disciplinary teams, and guiding research direction to field test new capabilities.
Strong leadership and program management are essential for success. Applicants should have 19+ years of relevant experience for R&D Engineer - Principal or 14+ years for the Senior Professional track, with a
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science required.
- Experience leading technical teams and programs.
- Autonomy for unmanned systems incl. mission planning and autonomy standards.
- Knowledge of maritime platforms, testing, and evaluation.
- Eligibility for security clearance may apply.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership for autonomy and emerging tech in undersea systems.
- Oversee multi-disciplinary teams across navigation, sensing, and software.
- Manage resources, facilities, and test assets to align with program needs.
- Mentor engineers and researchers in UxV autonomy and related domains.
- Collaborate with Navy sponsors and DoD partners to shape research directions.
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Job description
Penn State University seeks a Department Head for Autonomy and Emerging Technology within ARL's Undersea Systems Office. The role focuses on leading autonomy for unmanned undersea systems, coordinating cross-disciplinary teams, and guiding research direction to field test new capabilities.
Strong leadership and program management are essential for success. Applicants should have 19+ years of relevant experience for R&D Engineer - Principal or 14+ years for the Senior Professional track, with a
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