Head of Engineering & Lab Services: Navigation Systems

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University; Warminster Township (Bucks County); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount for employees and families

Comprehensive benefits package

Robust retirement plans

Job summary

A leading research laboratory seeks a Department Head for the Engineering and Laboratory Services Department. This role requires a Master's degree and focuses on supporting navigation application development. Responsibilities include leading a multi-disciplinary team, managing departmental resources, and ensuring project success. Candidates should have strong engineering knowledge, project management skills, and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance. This position is located in Warminster, PA and may offer hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required, along with related experience.
• Strong engineering knowledge in multi-disciplinary design.
• Project management skills to monitor project progress.

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse staff in navigation systems development.
• Plan and execute departmental programs.
• Recruit and mentor department staff.
• Prepare and execute department budgets.
• Evaluate professional growth through reviews.

Skills

Strong engineering knowledge in multi-disciplinary design

Experience in rapid prototyping of navigation systems

Project management skills

Navigation system integration experience

Expertise with PNT technologies

Excellent presentation skills

Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance

Education

Master's degree in an engineering or science discipline

Job description

A leading research laboratory seeks a Department Head for the Engineering and Laboratory Services Department. This role requires a Master's degree and focuses on supporting navigation application development. Responsibilities include leading a multi-disciplinary team, managing departmental resources, and ensuring project success. Candidates should have strong engineering knowledge, project management skills, and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance. This position is located in Warminster, PA and may offer hybrid work options.