Senior Sourcing Engineer, Optics and Infrared Materials
Core
Own end-to-end supplier relationships for precision optics, infrared detectors, and cryocooler assemblies, securing capacity and managing supply chain risks for defense platforms.
Role type
Senior Sourcing Engineer (Optics & Infrared Materials)
Builds
Electro-optical and infrared sensor systems for military platforms
Domain
Defense technology, precision optics, infrared materials
Required skills
supplier relationship management, commercial negotiation, cost modeling (should-cost/clean-sheet), supply network mapping, risk assessment, supplier qualification, export compliance, engineering drawing interpretation
Preferred skills
infrared/electro-optical systems experience, design-to-cost, high-mix low-volume production, long-term agreement negotiation, defense acquisition regulations
Technologies
Germanium crystals, chalcogenide glass, lens fabrication, cryocoolers, CAD models
Responsibilities
Identify and select sources, negotiate pricing and capacity commitments, build cost models, secure supply capacity ahead of ramp, engage engineering on design for manufacturability, de-risk bill of material, escalate supply blockers, ensure export compliance, complete supplier qualification
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
