Head of Electromagnetic Systems & RF Innovations

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Robust retirement plans

Generous paid time off

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University’s Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) seeks a Department Head for the Electromagnetic Effects and Applications Department in State College, PA. You will direct research engineers, scientists, and staff in RF/microwave systems for DoD/IC sponsors, aiming for technical excellence and on-time delivery.

On-site leadership responsibilities include strategic planning, budgeting, and sponsor communications, with potential designation as Research Engineer or non-tenure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science is required.
• PhD or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related MBA is preferred.
• Experience securing and sustaining external funding for EM-related research is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily activities of the team including hiring, training, mentoring, task assignment, and performance evaluations.
• Lead department operations: strategic planning, budgeting, staffing, facilities, proposals, risk mitigation.

Skills

Principal investigator

Technical lead

Program management

External funding

3D EM analysis software

Communication skills

Collaboration across disciplines

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science

PhD or MSc in Electrical Engineering / Applied Physics or related MBA

Tools

CST Studio Suite

Remcom EM software

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University’s Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) seeks a Department Head for the Electromagnetic Effects and Applications Department in State College, PA. You will direct research engineers, scientists, and staff in RF/microwave systems for DoD/IC sponsors, aiming for technical excellence and on-time delivery.

On-site leadership responsibilities include strategic planning, budgeting, and sponsor communications, with potential designation as Research Engineer or non-tenure