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Intelligent Manufacturing Solutions (IMS) · 2 days ago

Scientist, Optical Engineering

Oviedo, FL

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Intelligent Manufacturing Solutions (IMS) is seeking an Optical Engineering Scientist to play a crucial role in the development and production efforts of laser and optical systems. The position involves hardware integration, testing, and providing technical input for proposals while ensuring projects stay within budget and meet system requirements.

ElectronicsManufacturingPackaging ServicesProduct Design

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develops, oversees and coordinates alignment, test and integration of laser and optical systems

Keeps costs within the allocated budget, proactively identifying cost and technical risks

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

Support hands on integration and testing of complex subsystems across all interfaces

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

Qualification

Optical Test experienceLaser / Optical engineeringTechnical documentation writingTechnical Supplier ManagementRiskOpportunity ManagementProject managementGuidanceActionResult orientedInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsTime managementMentorshipCommunication 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

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

Ability to work in a fast paced, small team environment

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

Experience with Technical Supplier Management, Risk and Opportunity Management

Able to provide technical leadership, mentorship and guidance to a team of 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 minimum of 12 years or Graduate degree and minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience

10+ years of Optical Test experience in a DoD laser environment

10+ years' experience writing technical documentation and developing analysis and reports

10+ years of Laser / Optical engineering experience

Proficient with standard engineering software

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