Sr. Principal Chief Payload Engineer
Leidos
- Chula Vista, CA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Responsible for applied research and advanced engineering in the development of new electro-optical/Infrared (EO/IR) sensors, components, and subassemblies.
- Responsible for technical planning, cost analysis, and risk analysis
- On a project basis, directs and coordinates all activities necessary to complete major projects requiring a wide variety of technical skills.
- Organizes and reviews technical effort, documentation, and deliverables on contracts in conjunction with program management staff.
- Serves as the technical lead for assigned EO/IR system proposals and assists in developing and screening research and development proposals within the department. Assists managers in identifying and evaluating company technical capabilities which will help strengthen proposals, key technologies, and investment strategies directed toward company growth. Assists in evaluating technical capabilities of prospective and existing employees.
- Success is highly dependent upon the level and proficiency of communication/writing skills.
- Mentors and coaches other technical staff.
- Must have a Secret security clearance.
- Experience in Space product design, development, and test is required.
- Bachelor's degree with 20+ years of prior relevant experience, Masters with 15+ years of prior relevant experience, or Doctorate with 13+ years of relevant experience.
- Specialized experience including the use of structured analysis, design methodologies and/or design tools in the development and implementation of large projects and experience leading EO/IR sensor assembly, integration, and test.
- Creative problem solver and demonstrate a broad ranging technical management and team development experience encompassing: Electro-optical multispectral and hyperspectral imaging sensors for ground, airborne and space applications, Visible and infrared focal plane arrays and photo-detector technology, Process and system development, Failure and reliability engineering, Risk analysis and management
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance