Senior Mechanical Engineer, Vehicle Sustainment & Cyber

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (TX); Presencial; USD 140.000 - 266.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

75% tuition discount

Competitive benefits

Descripción de la vacante

The Pennsylvania State University’s Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) seeks a senior Mechanical Engineer to lead sponsor engagement and drive ground vehicle sustainment and cybersecurity research within the ASTD.

You will guide programs, mentor teams, and maintain strategic relationships with military stakeholders while shaping R&D directions. This on-site role in State College, PA requires a strong operational background and DoD clearance eligibility.

Formación

• Active U.S. military service history in engineering/logistics roles.
• Experience in sponsor engagement and defense R&D.
• Ability to translate sustainment challenges into actionable R&D objectives.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; military equivalent experience considered.

Responsabilidades

• Lead business development and sponsor engagement for vehicle sustainment and cybersecurity research portfolios.
• Maintain and expand strategic relationships with military stakeholders, especially within the USMC, Army, and joint logistics communities.
• Provide subject‑matter expertise on military ground vehicle operations, sustainment processes, and enabling IT systems.
• Shape research directions by translating operational sustainment challenges into actionable R&D objectives.
• Support and guide project teams in vehicle investigation, readiness analytics, cyber‑secure maintenance operations, and related technologies.
• Mentor staff in sponsor engagement, program execution, and operational sustainment concepts.
• Serve as an advisor on military acquisition pathways and requirements processes relevant to sustainment technologies.
• Contribute to proposal development, program planning, and strategic road‑mapping for ASTD.

Conocimientos

Senior military leadership

Logistics officer

Acquisition experience

Ground vehicle ops

Maintenance engineering

Sponsor relationships

Technical communication

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Descripción del empleo

The Pennsylvania State University’s Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) seeks a senior Mechanical Engineer to lead sponsor engagement and drive ground vehicle sustainment and cybersecurity research within the ASTD.

You will guide programs, mentor teams, and maintain strategic relationships with military stakeholders while shaping R&D directions. This on-site role in State College, PA requires a strong operational background and DoD clearance eligibility.