Advanced Laser Systems Technology (ALST) has an opening for an Optical Engineering Specialist. ALST is located in Orlando, Florida and is part of Intelligent Manufacturing Solutions (IMS) which is headquartered in Londonderry, NH. ALST is an established leader in Electro-Optical laser systems for military defense applications domestically and internationally. As a trailblazer in designing and developing highly engineered, innovative solutions, ALST is world renowned for its expertise in the areas of laser range finders and laser designators and our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. We offer an alternative work schedule and the opportunity to work with a talented and diverse group of professionals.

Job Summary

The Optical Engineering Specialist is crucial for the execution of development and production efforts. This is a hands-on role and includes hardware integration, testing and final reports.

COMPLEXITY & PROBLEM SOLVING

Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of information requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Devises solutions based on limited information and precedent and adapts existing approaches to resolve issues. Uses evaluation, judgment, and interpretation to select right course of action. Work is done independently and is reviewed at critical points.

COLLABORATION & INTERACTION

Enhances relationships and networks with senior internal/external partners who are not familiar with the subject matter often requiring persuasion. Adapts style to differing audiences and often advises others on difficult matters.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Develops and conducts alignment, test and integration of laser and optical systems.
• Keeps costs within the allocated budget, proactively identifying cost and technical risks.
• Supports with technical input for proposals in support of Business Development and Engineering teams.
• Estimate resource and material needs for project/product as it relates to the planned tasks.
• Support other functional areas to include recommendations for testing and production
• Interface with optical vendors providing technical documentation and guidance as needed for them to supply their components to meet system requirements
• Coordinate production transition / hand off to operations and quality efforts
• Assist with technical roadmap development
• Support hands on integration and testing of complex subsystems across all interfaces
• Occasional travel, domestic and international, to customer and supplier sites and other IMS locations as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES

• U.S. Citizenship required due to government contract requirements
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well within and outside of the organization with customers, vendors and leadership with minimal oversight
• Ability to work in a fast paced, small team environment
• Ability to effectively communicate and transfer system architecture and design knowledge with other disciplines including software and hardware engineering, manufacturing, program management, suppliers and customers
• Experience with Technical Supplier Management, Risk and Opportunity Management
• Able to provide technical support to engineering and manufacturing
• Action and result oriented.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Willingness to take on project ownership and accountability. 

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 5 years or Graduate degree and minimum of 3 years of prior relevant experience
• 5+ years of Optical engineering experience in a DoD laser development environment
• 3+ years’ experience writing technical documentation and developing analysis and reports
• Proficient with standard engineering software
• Experience with best practices for optical engineering and program execution and managing multi-discipline programs

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.