Embedded Software Department Head (FACULTY)
Core
Lead the Embedded Software department at Penn State's Applied Research Laboratory, designing and delivering software/firmware for autonomous undersea systems in support of the U.S. Military.
Role type
Senior IC department head / non-tenure research faculty
Builds
Real-time embedded software and firmware for autonomous and undersea systems
Domain
Defense research / Underwater systems
Required skills
Strategic technical vision, team leadership and mentorship, embedded real-time multi-threaded software design, FPGA/CPLD firmware development, C/C++ programming, security clearance management
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in engineering/CS, DoD/Navy program experience, business development and proposal development
Technologies
C, C++, FPGA, CPLD
Responsibilities
Establish technical vision and strategic direction, direct software engineering function, guide architecture and integration, foster technical excellence culture, coordinate with engineering leadership, lead R&D initiatives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities