Engineering Leader – EO/IR & C5ISR Systems

Clear Align, LLC; Eagleville (PA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Align is seeking an Engineering Manager/Director to lead a multidisciplinary team spanning optical, mechanical, electrical, software, and systems engineering on EO/IR and C5ISR projects for DoD and border security customers.

This hands-on leader will drive architecture, trade studies, and program execution, balance SWaP, ensure MIL-STD-810 compliance, manage budgets and schedules, and interface directly with government customers and prime contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Optical/Photonics, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years in EO/IR sensor systems, ISR, or related defense electronics; 3–5 years in leadership.
• Experience integrating multi-sensor systems with positioners, C2 software, and comms subsystems.
• Experience with government acquisition processes (RFI/RFP responses, technical proposals).
• Strong written and verbal communication; U.S. Person for ITAR compliance; ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a cross-functional engineering team (optical/EO, mechanical, electrical, software, systems).
• Set engineering standards, processes, and configuration management.
• Own hiring, performance management, and resource planning across engineering disciplines.
• Provide technical leadership for EO/IR and C5ISR integration; drive system performance analyses.
• Manage schedules, budgets, and deliverables across concurrent programs.
• Interface with government and prime contractors for requirements and demonstrations.

Skills

Leadership

Systems engineering

EO/IR

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Optical/Photonics, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Clear Align is seeking an Engineering Manager/Director to lead a multidisciplinary team spanning optical, mechanical, electrical, software, and systems engineering on EO/IR and C5ISR projects for DoD and border security customers.

This hands-on leader will drive architecture, trade studies, and program execution, balance SWaP, ensure MIL-STD-810 compliance, manage budgets and schedules, and interface directly with government customers and prime contractors.