Senior Electro-Optics Program Lead

Twenty-Six Defense; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

401(k) program

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life Insurance

Flexible Vacation & PTO

Parental Leave

Employee Referral Program

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Twenty-Six Defense, Roanoke, VA, seeks an experienced electro-optics engineer with advanced knowledge in imaging systems, laser tech, and displays. The role focuses on design-to-manufacture challenges and requires strong technical leadership.

The position involves developing specifications, evaluating design options, coordinating with departments and customers, and supporting manufacturing. Government security clearance is highly valued; comprehensive benefits and a robust schedule are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 10 years of experience or Master’s with 8 years, preferably in a design-to-manufacture environment.
• Extensive knowledge of electro-optics engineering with capabilities in imaging system design, laser systems, or displays.

Responsibilities

• Develop product/system performance specifications against which designs can be produced.
• Evaluate and select optimum design alternatives.
• Determine design feasibility and ensure that product designs are competitive.
• Lead or coordinate experiments to evaluate operating characteristics of products or processes.
• Lead effort to establish production qualification test regime for new system and support execution of the product qualification testing.
• Prepare engineering specifications for major purchases.
• Provide technical presentation support and consultation to marketing.

Skills

Thermal imaging

Low light cameras

Imaging optics

Micro-displays

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Job description

Twenty-Six Defense, Roanoke, VA, seeks an experienced electro-optics engineer with advanced knowledge in imaging systems, laser tech, and displays. The role focuses on design-to-manufacture challenges and requires strong technical leadership.

The position involves developing specifications, evaluating design options, coordinating with departments and customers, and supporting manufacturing. Government security clearance is highly valued; comprehensive benefits and a robust schedule are offered.