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Chief Engineer (Laser Tech, Comms & Sensors)
$108k-131k (estimate)
Full Time | Durable Manufacturing
3 Weeks Ago
NSS is Hiring a Chief Engineer (Laser Tech, Comms & Sensors) Near Herndon, VA
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
- 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
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Durable Manufacturing
SALARY
$108k-131k (estimate)
POST DATE
04/20/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
06/18/2024
WEBSITE
nss.com
HEADQUARTERS
TOLEDO, OH
SIZE
25 - 50
FOUNDED
1911
TYPE
Private
CEO
MARK J BEVINGTON
REVENUE
$10M - $50M
INDUSTRY
Durable Manufacturing
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