Quantum Opto-electronics Research Manager

Role & Responsibilities

Engage in the planning, conduct and leadership of research and development efforts via analysis, in the laboratory and in field-test environments.

Lead our team that designs and develops quantum opto-electronics systems for civilian and military aerospace applications.

You should have direct experience in the design and modeling of complex physical &/or chemical systems, precise wavelength and phase stabilization of lasers, optical parametric oscillators, amplifiers and frequency conversion devices, familiarity with the state-of-the-art in linear and non-linear optical materials and optical systems.

Related laser-based remote-sensing technologies is desired, including coherent and direct-detection laser radar, radiometry, Fourier/wave optics, and beam propagation.

Demonstrated experience in proposing and winning independent research funding is desired.

You should be able to successfully work together in small and large research teams to achieve complex research objectives.

Specification and Selection

Evaluation of predicted performance through computational modeling and analysis.

Laboratory testing and experimental demonstration.

Prototype development.

Technical and Programmatic Management/Oversight

Manage research, development and design of gas and solid state lasers, masers, infrared, and other light emitting and light sensitive devices.

Direct the design of electronic circuitry and optical components.

Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.

Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

Basic Qualifications

Advanced degree in aerospace engineering, optical science or related degree program with knowledge of remote-sensing, optics, lasers and/or nonlinear optics.

Minimum of 10 years of experience in a multi-disciplinary Technology Lead role.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in program management & cost accounting management relative to the development, prototyping and testing of advanced passive and/or active optical systems at multiple technology readiness levels (TRL).

Experience in new business capture and/or program execution for advanced passive or active optical systems, which may include some of following: proposal writing; customer/stakeholder briefings; program & technical baseline formation; program performance management; and/or oversight of complex EO system development through milestone gate reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.).

US citizenship and the willingness/ability to obtain a US Government Top Secret Security clearance.

Desired Skills

PhD in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Math, or related fields is strongly desired.

Expertise in performance, opto-mechanical and thermal modeling and analysis of active optical subsystems such as lasers, optical parametric oscillators and optical parametric amplifiers, nonlinear optical frequency conversion.

Knowledge of related laser-based remote sensing technologies (i.e. coherent and direct detection laser radar, radiometry, Fourier/wave optics, beam propagation, and/or atmospheric sciences, optical detection, signal/image processing).

Experience leading studies, strategy development and execution and results briefing to company senior management.

Internal Research and Development roadmapping, planning, and coordination across business groups to develop key technical discriminators.

Familiarity with laboratory development and modeling software tools (i.e. Matlab/Simulink, Labview, Mathcad).

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $166900.00 - $309900.00