Lead Hardware Engineer

Highlights

• Lead EO/IR imaging hardware for land, sea, air, and space missions.
• Build state-of-the-art imaging systems tackling critical security challenges.
• Own products from concept through NPI into production and sustainment.

Ideal candidate

A mission-driven engineering leader who enjoys owning complex hardware from concept to field and mentoring high-performing teams to deliver real-world defense capability.

Requirements

• Degree in mechanical, electrical, optical, systems engineering, math, or hard science
• 8+ years developing and deploying electromechanical systems including system design, architecture, modeling, and testing
• Experience managing New Product Introduction and system sustainment at scale
• Deep understanding of system architecture, mission requirements, and full product lifecycle
• Proven experience leading high-performance engineering teams in fast-paced, cross-functional environments
• Ability to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance
• Willingness to travel to test sites as needed