Electro-Optics Team Leader | Optical Design Lead

A leading technology company in the Caesarea area, developing advanced multidisciplinary systems, is looking for an experienced Electro-Optics Team Leader to lead its optical and electro-optical R&D activities.

The role combines professional leadership, optical design, and team management, with responsibility for electro-optical systems from requirements definition and design through integration, testing, and verification.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the optical and electro-optical design activities within the R&D organization.
• Define technical requirements and select critical components including lasers, detectors, thermal imaging cores, displays, and other electro-optical components.
• Lead the development and design of VIS / IR / Thermal Imaging systems.
• Manage and professionally lead a team of engineers.
• Lead optical design activities performed by external vendors and subcontractors.
• Lead system integration, testing, calibration, and design verification.
• Research, evaluate, and introduce new optical and electro-optical technologies.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including Systems, Mechanical, Electronics, and R&D.

Requirements

• B.Sc./M.Sc. in Physics, Electro-Optics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in optical/electro-optical system development – required.
• Strong hands-on experience in Optical Design – required.
• Experience in one or more of the following: Lasers, VIS, IR, Thermal Imaging, Displays, Detectors.
• At least 2 years of experience leading optical design activities with external vendors/subcontractors.
• Previous technical leadership or engineering team management experience – significant advantage.
• Experience in the Defense/Aerospace industry – advantage.
• Excellent English communication skills.

Location: Caesarea area | Full-time position