Currently seeking a Chief Engineer (Laser Tech, Comms & Sensors) to partner with a 40-year trusted NASA partner and global leader in Electro-Optics R&D. Advanced Lasers, Lidars and Laser Communication Systems within both the military and NASA setting are also areas of expertise!
Fun Fact:NASA has flown a total of 6 Earth Sensing Space Lidars in its history, 3 of those 6 missions fully powered by our very own lasers and electronics!
This position is located in Herndon, VA and is a permanent and long-term opportunity offering solid benefits and stability, as well as RELOCATION ASSISTANCE if needed. (US Citizenship required. Security Clearance NOT required). Benefits offerings attached.... About The Position:
The Chief Engineer to provide engineering leadership across a diverse portfolio of development programs that include laser systems & technologies, lidar sensors, and laser communications systems. You will provide technical leadership to key advanced development programs while working to improve and streamline engineering processes across the organization. We are seeking a technical leader to join a senior leadership team and continue building on multiple years of technical success and business growth.
Responsibilities:
Technical leadership of select programs resulting in the successful delivery of laser-based systems and technologies that demonstrate new operational capabilities critical to national interests in defense and space exploration
Leadership and mentoring of a diverse and extremely talented team of engineers and scientists with expertise across related disciplines including laser physics, electro-optics, systems engineering, electronics, signal processing, and others
Oversight of the development and adoption of engineering tools and best-practices that enhance the efficiency and operational success of engineering development programs and support design and planning for transition to manufacturing where applicable
Guidance and review of teams preparing for program milestone reviews including Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews, Test Readiness Reviews, and/or other technical milestones
Representation of our company as a capable expert in engineering of laser and optical systems for military and space missions
Requirements:
Master’s or PhD degree in a relevant engineering or applied-science field
>10 years professional experience including demonstrated success leading large and diverse technical teams in an engineering organization
Specific experience engineering laser or optical systems for space and/or military applications
Technical expertise in one or more of the following skill areas: optical systems engineering, space-based optical systems, optical component qualification for aerospace and defense
US Citizen and eligibility to obtain a US Security Clearance
Familiarity with industry-standard engineering tools in one or more disciplines: requirements tracking and verification, model-based systems engineering, circuit design and simulation, thermal and structural analysis, optical design and tolerance analysis, and/or others
Established relationships in organizations developing space-flight missions and systems, including NASA, US Government defense organizations, and/or aerospace Prime Contractor mission partners