Sustainment Information Systems Research Professor

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University in State College, PA is seeking an Assistant Research Professor for the Sustainment Information Systems Division within ARL. You will lead advanced sustainment technology development for NAVSEA applications, mentor engineers, and engage with sponsors on research initiatives.

We value collaboration with PSU faculty and military stakeholders, with on-site responsibilities and periodic travel to remote locations.

Qualifications

• 1.5+ years of NAVSEA-related research experience.
• Experience deploying NAVSEA solutions and working with defense stakeholders.
• Experience modernizing sustainment information systems used by Shipyards and Trident Refit facilities.
• Ability to develop requirements, evaluate paths, and deliver capabilities with government partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and deployment of sustainment technologies for defense applications.
• Serve as principal investigator on base material technology projects.
• Collaborate with government sponsors and PSU faculty on applied research.
• Contribute to proposals, risk assessments, and cost estimates.
• Deliver reports and executive-level presentations; mentor engineers.

Skills

NAVSEA research

Kubernetes

Docker

GitLab CI/CD

Helm

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

PhD in Materials Science and Engineering

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

GitLab CI/CD

Helm

Job description

POSITION SPECIFICS

Your working location will be fully on-site located in State College, PA. This role requires periodic travel to remote locations. We are searching for a highly motivated Assistant Research Professor to join our Sustainment Information Systems Department in the Applied Sustainment Technologies Division within the Materials, Manufacturing, and Sustainment office at the Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in process development, qualification, and transition as well as in-situ monitoring to support applied research in defense applications, with an emphasis on NAVSEA environments and submarine platform support. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes applications from transitioning military members.

You Will:

• Lead and support the design, development, and deployment of processes related to advanced sustainment technologies for defense applications
• Serve as principal investigator on projects and programs related to base material technology
• Investigate and implement emerging technologies to enhance logistics, training, and sustainment systems
• Collaborate with government and industry sponsors as well as Penn State faculty on applied research projects
• Contribute to technical proposals, risk assessments, and cost/effort estimates for research initiatives
• Apply expertise in technology qualification and transition to sustainment challenges
• Deliver professional reports and executive-level presentations documenting findings and recommendations
• Mentor junior engineers in sustainment technology transition for NAVSEA applications
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers in the development and implementation of sustainment technology transition for NAVSEA applications
• Engage with the sponsor and external collaborators to coordinate the development of processes and technologies

Non-tenure faculty rank will be commensurate with education level and experience.

Required skills/experience areas include:

• 1.5+ years of professional experience in NAVSEA-related research
• Past success deploying solutions in NAVSEA applications
• Experience working with and modernizing current sustainment information systems used by Shipyards and Trident Refit Facilities
• Proven ability to collaborate with military stakeholders to define requirements, evaluate solution paths, and deliver technical capabilities
• Kubernetes, Docker, GitLab CI/CD, Helm, and supporting enterprise sustainment platforms
• Developing sustainment solutions for defense applications
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently or in multidisciplinary teams

Preferred skills/experience areas include:

• Doctor of Philosophy degree in Materials Science and Engineering or related discipline
• Published research or technical documentation in sustainment technologies
• Ability to work with PSU Faculty
• Past success working with NAVSEA applications
• Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our website at www.arl.psu.edu.

ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Intel Community (IC), and other federal government customers.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Notice regarding employment at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL): Employees must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance, participate in the ARL drug testing program, and comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors. ARL operates in a secure information environment involving Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Classified information. Personal electronic devices brought onsite must be registered and may be restricted from certain areas. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.

BENEFITS

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)

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