Electro-Optics Team Leader

A leading technology company developing advanced, high-performance products is looking for an experienced Electro-Optics Team Leader to join its multidisciplinary R&D organization.

The company operates in a highly innovative and engineering-driven environment, where advanced electro-optical technologies play a critical role in the development of sophisticated systems. The role offers an opportunity to take significant technical ownership while leading a talented engineering team and working closely with internal R&D groups, technology partners, and international suppliers.

We are looking for a strong technical leader who can combine deep expertise in optics and electro-optics with hands-on engineering, team leadership, and the ability to drive complex development activities from concept through integration and verification.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the professional and managerial activities of an Electro-Optics engineering team.
• Define technical requirements and specifications for critical electro-optical components and subsystems.
• Drive component selection, characterization, evaluation, and integration based on performance, reliability, and cost requirements.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the optical design lifecycle - from requirements definition and architecture through verification and validation.
• Lead the investigation and evaluation of new electro-optical technologies for current and future products.
• Solve complex engineering challenges in optics and electro-optics.
• Establish and manage technical interfaces with local and international suppliers and development partners.
• Lead supplier evaluations, technology assessments, technical reviews, and co-development activities.
• Define test methodologies and procedures for electro-optical components and subsystems.
• Plan, conduct, and analyze characterization tests and engineering experiments.
• Define laboratory, measurement, and test infrastructure requirements.
• Work closely with Mechanical, Electrical, Software, and Systems Engineering teams to ensure successful system integration.
• Mentor and develop team members, assign priorities, and drive execution.
• Report progress, technical risks, and key milestones to the development management.

Requirements

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electro-Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in the development of electro-optical components or systems.
• Strong expertise in one or more of the following areas: lasers, detectors, displays, thermal imaging, day/night optics, or related electro-optical technologies.
• Proven experience working with optical design and verification processes.
• 2+ years of experience working with external optical design partners or subcontractors.
• Previous experience leading or managing an engineering team – a significant advantage.
• Experience working with international suppliers and technology partners.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to take ownership of complex technical challenges.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a multidisciplinary, dynamic environment and under demanding timelines.
• High-level English.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

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