Advanced Photonic Systems Section Manager - Active Clearance Required
Core
Lead advanced photonic system modeling, design, build, and testing projects for the National Ignition Facility and Photon Science Directed Energy Technology Programs.
Role type
Senior IC photonic systems section manager
Builds
Radio Frequency (RF) photonic system projects for the National Ignition Facility and Photon Science Directed Energy Technology Programs
Domain
National security / High-energy physics / RF photonics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
photonic system modeling, RF photonic engineering, business development, project planning, multi-disciplinary team leadership, strategic investment advising, resource allocation, safety and security standards management, stakeholder negotiation
Preferred skills
Ph.D. in Science/Engineering/Physics, NIF&PS DETP experience, collaboration with DoW/DoE/FFRDCs, scientific facility operations, strategic planning
Technologies
RF photonic systems, high-speed signal processing, low-noise signal processing
Responsibilities
Lead teams and programs with technical focus and significant autonomy; oversee project execution for RF photonic systems; lead business development and sponsor relationship growth; establish project vision and strategy with external sponsors; provide direct leadership for multi-disciplinary teams; recommend institutional S&T investments; partner across organizations to build successful projects
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight