Advanced Systems Optical Engineering Team Lead

3 weeks ago

Albuquerque, United States Applied Research Associates Full time

**Description**

Interested in leading engineers in the design, fabrication and testing of in ground, air, and space advanced electro-optical systems? Do you have experience in lasers, infrared, telescopes, optics, and electronics? Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is looking for an Advanced Systems Optical Engineering Team Lead to join our Southwest Divisions Advanced Systems Group in Albuquerque, NM. Join our team in developing new ideas and implementing existing designs.

This position will include a mix of technical, program and team management skills to develop optical systems. The ideal candidate will be capable of utilizing their project leadership skills in managing the technical team for the design, fabrication and testing of advanced systems for the Defense Industry. You will be looked to as a subject matter expert and lead the technical team in the day-to-day activities which include program scheduling, planning, budgeting, and reporting. This position will have 5-6 direct reports. Come join an exciting employee-owned company solving complex problems of national security

**As an Advanced Systems Optical Engineering Team Lead with ARA you will:**

+ Work with electro-optics, lasers, telescopes, optics, cameras, sensors, and pointing.

+ Integration and testing of system design.

+ Develop technology demonstrations and field-testing campaigns.

+ Work with the defense industry and military customers.

**Advanced Systems Optical Engineering Team Lead:**

+ **US citizen** with an active DoD Security Clearance or ability to obtain one

+ MS or Meng. in optical engineering, physics or related field

+ Strong system engineering hardware background

+ Able to lead teams, programs and business areas

+ Ability to handle technical project planning & monthly reporting including financials

+ Team player with excellent presentation and written/oral communication skills

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

+ Ability to understand and solve complex problems

+ Interest in learning new engineering tools and understanding of all fields of engineering

**Preferences:**

+ Active DoD SECRET or higher security clearance

+ Experience working with DoD cloud-based tools

+ Understanding of DoD acquisitions processes

**Job Location:**

+ Onsite in Albuquerque, NM

**Qualifications**

**Behaviors**

**Required**

+ **Thought Provoking:** Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

+ **Functional Expert:** Considered a thought leader on a subject

+ **Dedicated:** Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

+ **Leader:** Inspires teammates to follow them

**Motivations**

**Required**

+ **Entrepreneurial Spirit:** Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business

+ **Goal Completion:** Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

+ **Self-Starter:** Inspired to perform without outside help

+ **Ability to Make an Impact:** Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

**Education**

**Required**

+ Master of Engineering or better

+ Master of Engineering or better in Physics

+ Master of Engineering or better in Optics & Laser Physics

**Experience**

**Required**

+ 8-10 years: Relevant work experience

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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