Senior Vehicle Sustainment & Cyber R&D Lead

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University

University Park (TX)

Hybrid

USD 140,000 - 231,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University seeks an Operations Research and Development Engineer to lead sponsor engagement and advance ground vehicle sustainment research. You will guide research directions, coordinate with military stakeholders (USMC, Army), and develop cyber-secure maintenance capabilities.

The role demands deep operational experience with military ground vehicles and a proven defense R&D leadership track record.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science with 14+ years of relevant experience.
Experience with DoD acquisition and sustainment integration.
Deep knowledge of ground vehicle operations and related IT/logistics systems.
Proven track record in developing and maintaining sponsor relationships in defense R&D.

Responsibilities

Lead sponsor engagement for vehicle sustainment and cybersecurity research.
Maintain and expand military stakeholder relationships (USMC, Army, joint logistics).
Provide SME on military vehicle operations and sustainment processes.
Translate operational sustainment challenges into actionable R&D objectives.
Guide project teams in vehicle investigation, readiness analytics, cyber-secure maintenance.
Mentor staff in sponsor engagement and program execution.
Advise on DoD acquisition pathways and requirements.
Contribute to proposals, planning, and road-mapping for ASTD.