Job Description
The Infrared Test Manager leads a multidisciplinary team in characterizing infrared sensors and EOIR cameras for research, development, and production, setting testing standards, driving innovation, and managing organizational growth within the aerospace or semiconductor industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a multidisciplinary team in characterizing sensors and EOIR cameras for prototypes and products.
- Define and establish standards for all test activities across the business.
- Assess performance quality, screening, and product evaluation of components and cameras.
- Identify metrics to drive improvement, innovation, and industry capability.
- Supervise direct reports, oversee career development, and provide training.
- Plan and deploy organizational growth initiatives, including continuous improvement and new technologies.
Requirements
- Ten (10) years of experience in a technical leadership position managing multiple teams and projects, with responsibility for shaping strategic roadmaps for the business.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and interfacing with customers in the aerospace or semiconductor industry, specifically in test, characterization, systems engineering, or product quality control.
- Strong hands-on experience with one or more of the following areas: novel material development, semiconductor industry on the design or fabrication side, electro-optical hardware and software development, information sciences and machine vision technologies, or product quality and compliance verification.
- Familiarity with databases, data visualization, laboratory control, and scripting software such as Python or MATLAB.
- Proficiency in standard productivity tools including Microsoft Office PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Project, and Visio, as well as statistical and data analysis and visualization techniques.
- Understanding of the design and construction of IR camera sensor packages and their constituent sub-components, as well as their applications and use.
- Familiarity with imaging customer needs and the technical barriers to technology insertion and new product adoption.
- Demonstrated track record of success in team building and change management in a leadership role on a program or product.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Math, or Physical Sciences is required; a Master’s degree or Doctorate in these fields is desired.
- Must be able to lift and move large format drawers un-aided and handle cryogenic liquids, and work in a test lab cleanroom.
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
Benefits & Perks
Base salary range of 163,150 - 209,088 USD
Bonus benefits
Work in a test lab cleanroom
Opportunities for career development and training
Participation in organizational growth through continuous improvement and new capabilities
Potential for remote or location-based pay adjustments (implied by mention of work location factors)
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