Mission Systems Department Head (FACULTY)
Core
Lead the Mission Systems Department at Penn State's Applied Research Laboratory, bridging technology and operations to deliver integrated solutions for the warfighter and defense sector.
Role type
Senior leadership (Department Head) / Research Faculty
Builds
Integrated mission capabilities, prototypes, and operational solutions for DoD and federal customers
Domain
Defense, Systems Engineering, Mission Engineering
Required skills
Mission engineering, Operational analysis, Systems of systems analysis, Technology transition, Stakeholder engagement, Proposal writing, Budget management, Field experimentation, Team leadership, Technical oversight
Preferred skills
Requirements development, Model-based systems engineering (MBSE), System-of-systems architecture, Concept of operations (CONOPS) development, Test and evaluation planning
Technologies
Hypersonics, Uncrewed systems, Maritime platforms, Modeling and simulation, Wargaming
Responsibilities
Lead multidisciplinary initiatives, Develop strategic roadmaps, Build partnerships with DoD and contractors, Recruit and mentor staff, Transition solutions to operational platforms, Conduct field experiments and assessments
Seniority
Senior, strategic leadership & mentorship