Interested in leading the design, fabrication and testing of advanced electro-optical systems? Do you have experience in lasers, optics and electronics? Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is looking for a Senior Engineer to act as a Team Lead for our Directed Energy team with expertise in electro-optics and lasers to join our Southwest Division’s Directed Energy Team in Albuquerque, NM. Join our team in developing new ideas and implementing existing designs.

This position will include a mix of a technical and program management skills to develop directed energy systems and related technologies. The ideal candidate will be capable of applying project leadership skills to the technical team for the design, fabrication and testing of advanced electro-optical systems for the Defense Industry. You will be looked to as a subject matter expert and lead the technical team in the day-to-day activities which include program scheduling, planning, budgeting, and reporting. Come join an exciting employee-owned company solving complex problems of national security!

As a Directed Energy Team Lead Engineer with ARA you will:

• Work with electro-optics, laser (high and low power), optics, sensors and pointing.
• Integration and testing of laser system design.
• Develop technology demonstrations and field-testing campaigns.
• High Energy Laser (HEL) systems and directed energy weapons (DEW).
• Work with the defense industry and military customers.

Directed Energy Team Lead Engineer Requirements:

• US citizen with an active DoD Security Clearance or ability to obtain one.
• MS or Meng. in optical engineering, physics or related field.
• Strong system engineering hardware background.
• Able to lead teams, programs and business areas.
• Ability to handle technical project planning & monthly reporting including financials.
• Team player with excellent presentation and written/oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to understand and solve complex problems.
• Interest in learning new engineering tools and understanding of all fields of engineering.

Directed Energy Team Lead Engineer Preferences:

• Active DoD SECRET or higher security clearance.
• Experience working with DoD cloud-based tools.
• Understanding of DoD acquisitions processes.

Job Location:

• Onsite in Albuquerque, NM

Experience

• 8 - 10 years: Relevant work experience

Education

• Master of Engineering or better
• Master of Engineering or better in Physics or related field
• Master of Engineering or better in Optics & Laser Physics or related field

Behaviors

• Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

Motivations

• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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