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Intelligent Manufacturing Solutions (IMS) · 1 day ago

Lead, Optical Engineering

Oviedo, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Intelligent Manufacturing Solutions (IMS) is seeking a Lead in Optical Engineering who will be integral to the execution of development and production efforts. This hands-on role involves hardware integration, testing, and overseeing multiple laser development programs while coordinating with various teams and stakeholders.

ElectronicsManufacturingPackaging ServicesProduct Design

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Performs and coordinates development of advanced laser and optical systems

Performs analytical models / analysis of these systems, development of Proof of Concept (POC) models

Ability to interact with customers’ and potential customers’ technical teams

Provides technical input for proposals in support of Business Development and Engineering teams

Estimate resource and material needs for project/product as it relates to the planned tasks

Support other functional areas to include recommendations for testing and production

Interface with optical vendors providing technical documentation and guidance as needed for them to supply their components to meet system requirements

Coordinate production transition / hand off to operations and quality efforts

Provide recommendations on investments to improve operational efficiencies in the engineering organization

Assist with technical roadmap development for product lines

Occasional travel to customer and supplier sites and other IMS locations as needed

Qualification

Optical EngineeringProject ManagementTechnical DocumentationMATLAB/SimulinkPythonInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsMentorshipCommunication Skills

Required

U.S. Citizenship required due to government contract requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Strong project management skills

Ability to work in fast paced, small team environment

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well within and outside of the organization with customers, vendors and leadership with minimal oversight

Ability to effectively communicate and transfer system architecture and design knowledge with other disciplines including software and hardware engineering, manufacturing, program management, suppliers and customers

Experience writing BOE's and supporting proposals

Able to provide technical leadership, mentorship and guidance to junior engineers supporting engineering analysis, architecture, trade studies and continuous improvement

Action and result oriented

Ability to work efficiently under pressure and to tight deadlines

Willingness to take on project ownership and accountability

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10 years or Graduate Degree and minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience

8+ years of Optical Engineering experience in a DoD laser environment

8+ years' experience writing technical documentation, performing analysis and creating reports

Proficient with standard and advanced optical engineering software including, but not limited to: MATLAB/Simulink, Visual Basic/Excel, Java and Python

Experience with best practices for optical engineering and program execution and managing multi-discipline programs