Director of Programs – Advanced Optical Development

Responsibilities

• Define and execute Advanced Optical Development R&D programs
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and methodologies in optical design
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse team of optical, mechanical and electrical engineers
• Oversee the entire development lifecycle from concept to manufacturing
• Drive the design of high-precision opto-mechanical and opto-electronic assemblies
• Guide tolerance analysis and error budgeting methodologies
• Champion the use of advanced simulation and modeling tools
• Establish comprehensive test plans and lead experimental validation activities
• Lead complex problem-solving efforts for design challenges
• Contribute to and drive intellectual property generation

• Ph.D. or M.S. in Optical Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in project/program management
• Strong technical aptitude for optical and opto-mechanical design and development
• At least 5 years in a leadership or senior technical lead role
• Proven track record of successfully bringing complex opto-mechanical and opto-electronic systems from R&D to production
• Knowledgeable in precision opto-mechanical design principles
• Knowledgeable with CAD software (e.g., Solid Works, Inventor, Creo) and FEA simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, Solid Works Simulation)
• Familiarity with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g. Altium, OrCAD, PADS)
• Strong understanding of optical system design principles
• Experience with various manufacturing processes for precision components
• Familiarity with optical metrology techniques and equipment
• Knowledgeable of requirements in quantum technology, aerospace, defense, scientific instrumentation, or semiconductor industries