Lead Engineer
Core
Lead technical and design authority for ruggedized fiber optic and connectivity products serving defense, aerospace, and telecommunications markets.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical/electrical systems engineer (product design & development)
Builds
Ruggedized fiber optic termination products, custom cable assemblies, and tool kits for military and commercial communications
Domain
Defense, aerospace, and telecommunications hardware
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical/electrical/systems engineering, product design lifecycle management, CAD/GD&T, test planning & validation, root-cause analysis, DFM/DFA, ISO 9001/AS9100 compliance, project leadership
Preferred skills
fiber optic interconnects (MIL Circular/MT/MPO), ruggedized electronics, SolidWorks/AutoCAD, FEA/CAE, supplier qualification, military standards (MIL-STD, IEC, TIA)
Technologies
SolidWorks, AutoCAD, FEA, CAE, CMM, optical/RF test equipment
Responsibilities
Lead and coach engineering teams on multidisciplinary projects; translate requirements into design inputs and acceptance criteria; drive design reviews, prototyping, and V&V; manage configuration control and change management; resolve field and production issues; partner with Quality, Operations, and Sales to execute design transfer
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities