Head of Embedded Systems – Real-Time & Edge Computing

Penn State University’s Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) in State College, PA, seeks a department head for the Embedded Systems Department (ESD) within MMSO to provide strategic direction and technical leadership. The role coordinates with sponsors, defense contractors, and government labs to transition cutting-edge embedded capabilities to warfighter platforms.

The position emphasizes leading a multidisciplinary team in real‑time control, edge computing, and system integration for