Careers

This position will conduct research and develop laser optics, remote sensing phenomena and optical subassembly. Will develop theories on the basis of observation, simulation and experiments, and develop customer specific sensor prototypes and testing environments. Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of optical physics and engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments that affect future organizational objectives.

The Director of Engineering will provide leadership and guidance in developing, implementing, and following processes and design flows used in the development of aerospace products.  This position will be responsible for a team of engineers, including Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Test Engineers, as well as Configuration Data Management Specialists. Provide engineering support for new product development, production and maintenance and the complete life cycle of the product.  Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives, engineering documentation, data collection and analyzation, new product launches and continuous improvement throughout the engineering process.  

Reporting to the Vice President/General Manager as a member of the executive team, the Director of Finance and Operations is responsible for the complete spectrum of company operational support to ensure the organization’s ability to function effectively, efficiently, and progressively.  

The Director of Finance and Operations requires a high impact leader that can lead a diverse functional team in a dynamic environment.  Ophir’s business base contains development, production, and sustainment programs requiring a leader with knowledge of different program lifecycles and associated challenges. This position will play a critical role in partnering with the senior leadership and functional areas to enhance technological advancement, facilitate efficient programmatic execution and growth, ensure industry compliance, realize efficiencies, and strengthen internal and external relationships. 

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience and proficiency in the following competencies:
•    Strategy and Operating Plan Development
•    Overall industry business acumen 
•    Financial Planning, Management and Analysis, both programmatic and company level
•    Earned Value Management Systems and Program Planning
•    Business Operations and Facilities
•    Capture Management and Business Development
•    Quality Management Systems
•    Cost Estimating
•    Personnel Management and staff development

The functional span of management includes:  
Office Administration, IT, Program and Facility Security (DOD), Finance and Accounting, Contracts, Procurement, Planning, Capture Management, and Quality Assurance
 

The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for design, documentation, verification, and support of electronic subsystems for Ophir’s optical LiDAR products and for internal R&D projects.

This position will be responsible for helping to manage the overall procurement cycle supporting company and program needs:

• Material acquisition for multiple programs. Must have the ability to work with programs and numerous functional areas generating material requirements and providing the necessary support of acquisition plans from start to finish.
• Coordination of purchasing requirements supporting research and development activities, development programs, production programs, spares efforts, repair programs, and various functional engineering and support groups.