Embedded Systems Department Head (FACULTY)
Core
Leading the Embedded Systems Department at Penn State's Applied Research Laboratory to develop embedded hardware/software solutions, real-time control systems, and edge computing architectures for defense platforms.
Role type
Department Head (Research Faculty or Senior R&D Engineer)
Builds
Embedded hardware/software solutions, complex system integrations, and operational platforms for the warfighter
Domain
Defense, Aerospace, Embedded Systems, Real-time Control
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Embedded hardware architectures (microcontrollers, SoCs, FPGAs), Real-time operating systems (RTOS) and bare-metal programming, Hardware-software co-design and integration, Edge computing and edge analytics frameworks, Data acquisition systems and sensor integration, Automated control systems and algorithms, Cyber-resilient embedded system design, Testing methodologies (HIL/SIL), System integration methodologies, SWaP-constrained design optimization, Government security clearance eligibility
Preferred skills
Experience writing white papers or reports, Transitioning military background
Technologies
Microcontrollers, SoCs, FPGAs, RTOS, HIL, SIL
Responsibilities
Lead and manage all aspects of the Embedded Systems Department, Support division leadership in developing relationships with sponsors, Build and direct a multidisciplinary team focused on embedded systems architectures, Lead individual research projects and portfolios including developing technical concepts and managing budgets, Provide technical oversight of embedded hardware and software development, Transition cutting-edge embedded systems capabilities to operational platforms, Recruit, mentor, and develop staff with expertise in embedded systems, Support development of a comprehensive roadmap for embedded systems and integration methodologies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities
