Senior Commodity Manager, Imaging Hardware
Core
Own end-to-end supply chain outcomes for precision electro-optical and infrared sensor systems, managing supplier relationships, capacity, and compliance for defense hardware.
Role type
Senior Commodity Manager (Imaging Hardware)
Builds
Precision optics, cooled infrared detectors, custom electronics, and electromechanical assemblies for military platforms.
Domain
Defense technology / Infrared optics and photonics
Required skills
Supplier relationship management, commercial negotiation, cost modeling (should-cost/clean-sheet), supply network mapping, risk assessment, supplier qualification, export control compliance, engineering drawing interpretation
Preferred skills
Infrared/electro-optical systems experience, design-to-cost, high-mix low-volume production, long-term supply agreements, defense acquisition regulations
Technologies
Germanium crystals, chalcogenide glass, cryocoolers, optical coatings, CAD models
Responsibilities
Identify and select sources, negotiate pricing and capacity commitments, build cost models, secure capacity ahead of ramp, engage engineering on design for manufacturability, de-risk bill of material, escalate blockers, ensure compliance with export controls, complete supplier qualification
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
