Advanced Systems Optical Engineering Team Lead

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 Division’s 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