Lead Hardware Engineer
Core
Lead hardware architecture and execution for high-precision active electro-optical (EO) and ladar systems, transitioning them from prototypes to scaled production for military applications.
Role type
Senior IC Lead Hardware Engineer (EO/Ladar)
Builds
Land, sea, air, and space EO/IR systems and ladar product lines
Domain
Defense / Electro-optical engineering / Active sensing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
hardware architecture, mechanical/electrical/optical engineering, system design, performance modeling, NPI management, cross-functional team leadership, security clearance eligibility
Preferred skills
ladar/lidar system design, TRL transition from prototyping to production, environmental testing (thermal/shock/vibration), supply chain coordination
Technologies
electro-optical systems, ladar, optical test equipment, environmental testing rigs
Responsibilities
Define hardware architecture and component selection; lead transition from prototype to high-rate production; manage New Product Introduction (NPI) and manufacturing readiness; design ruggedized test equipment; define and track Verification and Validation (V+V) metrics; oversee hardware sustainment and continuous improvement
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership