Department Head – Advanced Optical Systems

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Freeport, PA, US
Base: $109,300.00 - $219,600.00; bonus/equity: not...
Hybrid
Optical system design and tolerancing
Dod project management experience
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The position involves providing organizational leadership to the Advanced Optical Systems Department while mentoring staff on high-impact research projects

Job Summary

  • The position involves providing organizational leadership to the Advanced Optical Systems Department while mentoring staff on high-impact research projects.
  • Candidates will serve as a principal investigator developing prototype electro-optical systems for military and intelligence community applications.
  • The role offers a competitive salary range of $109,300.00 to $219,600.00 along with a generous 75% tuition discount for employees and families.

Matching Summary

The position involves providing organizational leadership to the Advanced Optical Systems Department while mentoring staff on high-impact research projects.

Salary

Base: $109,300.00 - $219,600.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical/dental/vision, retirement plans, 75% tuition discount

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Optical system design and tolerancing
  • DoD project management experience
  • Zemax CODE V TracePro FRED software
  • Stray light thermal performance MTF analysis
  • Coating and optics fabrication techniques
  • Technology transition from lab to implementation

Nice-to-have

  • Broadband systems and optical metasurfaces
  • Gradient-index lens design expertise
  • Systems engineering training background
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration skills
  • Emerging research trend identification

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Physics or Engineering
  • Minimum 10 years managing sensor command and control projects
  • At least 5 years supervisory or project leadership experience
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Eligibility for Secret security clearance

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. citizen

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