Senior Manager of Optical Alignment Stations
About The Position
Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Senior Manager of Optical Alignment Station. As we scale, you will be instrumental in building our foundation from the ground up. This is a dynamic, hands-on role for a self-starter who thrives in a fluid startup environment. You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies, work closely with leadership, and develop and implement engineering practices that support our mission and growth. Your key responsibilities are as follows: Recruits, develops and manages a team of mechanical and optical engineers. Responsible for Optical Alignment Stations from requirement development and architecture to verification, validation, qualification, and continuing support. As a member of cross-functional leadership team they are responsible for planning and execution of company projects on schedule and to budget. This position requires access to export-controlled information. Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a U.S. person as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3).
Requirements
- Degree in Engineering or a related field.
- 10 years of relevant experience (including pursuit of relevant higher education), ideally within a startup or technology companies.
- Proven record of building and leading engineering teams successfully executing multiple, parallel, complex mechanical and optical engineering projects through development, qualification, fielding and maintenance cycle
- Practical experience and industry recognition in the areas of opto-mechanical system software architecting, photonics alignment, robotics and automation
- Proficient with common industry mechanical design (Solidworks) and analysis (ANSYS Workbench) tools
- Proficient with common industry equipment: Optical fiber processing equipment, adhesive dispense, pick and place, optics attach, etc.
- Startup Mindset: You're creative, flexible, and eager to wear multiple hats.
- You're passionate about building systems from the ground up and comfortable with ambiguity and change.
Responsibilities
- Recruits, develops and manages a team of mechanical and optical engineers.
- Responsible for Optical Alignment Stations from requirement development and architecture to verification, validation, qualification, and continuing support.
- As a member of cross-functional leadership team they are responsible for planning and execution of company projects on schedule and to budget.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Fidelity 401(k) plan with 4% employer matching
- 20 paid time off (PTO) days per year
- 13 paid company holidays
- 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
