Expeditionary Manufacturing and Repair; EMR Department Head; FACULTY

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We are seeking a Department Head for the Expeditionary Manufacturing and Repair (EMR) Department to join our team in the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. The EMR Department focuses on developing and implementing sustainment technologies for shipyard, pier side, and on‑board repairs. The department head is responsible for development, optimization, and transition of materials processes for research, prototype development, and transition of sustainment technologies to the Navy and Army.

This position may be filled as either a Research and Development Engineer or a non‑tenure Research Faculty. Non‑tenure faculty rank will be commensurate with education level and experience. ARL is an authorized DoD Skill Bridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

• Lead a team of engineers, scientists, and support staff engaged in the development and validation of sustainment technologies and materials characterization.
• Develop proposals and projects that advance knowledge of sustainment technologies.
• Provide project updates to sponsors, present research findings at conferences, and publish in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Collaborate with engineers in other technical areas across ARL.
• Plan, staff, and execute programs to ensure all departmental staff are appropriately tasked at all times.
• Recruit, retain, and define performance expectations of department staff and faculty.
• Identify professional development and training opportunities.
• Mentor and encourage creativity in innovative technologies and research.
• Evaluate professional growth through performance reviews.

• Contribute to the design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical engineering products, systems, and subsystems.
• Investigate and evaluate the practical applicability of scientific theories and engineering principles to develop and improve engineering systems.
• Apply standard practices and techniques, correlate data, recognize discrepancies, and follow operations through detailed steps.
• Conduct experiments/tests in the laboratory or field to test, prove, or modify theoretical propositions.

• Broad knowledge of sustainment and repair technologies for metals and other materials used by Navy, Army, and Coast Guard.
• Cold Spray and Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing.
• Materials characterization (tensile testing, hardness, corrosion, wear, impact).
• Non‑destructive inspection methods.
• Demonstrated success leading a team of engineers/scientists.
• Previous success with collaborations in a multidisciplinary, team‑oriented culture.
• Proposal and technical writing skills.
• Proven track record of developing and transitioning technologies to the Navy.
• Ability to travel and lead/support expeditionary repairs.
• Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher.

• Repair and sustainment of metals.
• Energetic materials.
• Mechanical and thermo‑mechanical testing.
• Heat treating.
• Fabricating test articles, prototypes, and/or final parts.

State College, PA. Work will be performed fully on‑site.

Employment requires successful completion of a background check and drug screen. All positions at ARL require the ability to obtain a government security clearance; you will be notified during the interview process if this position is subject to a government background investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen.

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full‑time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and robust retirement plans. Employees enjoy a generous 75% tuition discount available to employees and eligible spouses and children.

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814‑865‑1473.