Senior Engineer (Electro-Optics)

About HALCON HALCON is a regional and international leader that offers next-generation Weapons Systems and Robotics Expertise to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world. HALCON has developed in-house expertise across the entire value chain for gravity-release bomb guidance systems. This includes design, development, testing, manufacturing and assembly. Our end-to-end capabilities ensure exceptional quality and competitive pricing. As well, we are faster and more flexible in meeting customer requirements. Key Accountabilities: Analyze system requirements, capacity, cost, and customer needs to determine feasibility of the project and develop a system plan. Design opto-electronic components and software, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, and scientific applications. Develop and perform operational, maintenance, and testing procedures for opto-electronic products, components, equipment, and systems. Confer with engineers, customers, vendors, and others to discuss existing and potential engineering projects or products. Evaluate operational systems, prototypes, and proposals and recommend repair or design modifications based on factors such as environment, service, cost, and system capabilities. Plan and implement research, methodology, and procedures to apply principles of opto-electronic theory to engineering projects. Determine material and equipment needs and order supplies. Prepare engineering sketches and specifications for construction, relocation, and installation of equipment, facilities, products, and systems. Review and evaluate work of others, inside and outside the organization, to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy, and compatibility in the resolution of complex engineering problems. Review or prepare budget and cost estimates for equipment, construction, and installation projects and control expenditures. Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks. Prepare documentation containing information such as confidential descriptions and specifications of proprietary hardware and software, product development and introduction schedules, product costs, and information about product performance weaknesses. Prepare necessary criteria, procedures, reports, and plans for successful conduct of the program/project with consideration given to site preparation, facility validation, installation, quality assurance, and testing. Represent the employer at conferences, meetings, boards, panels, committees, and working groups to present, explain, and defend findings and recommendations, negotiate compromises and agreements, and exchange information. Work with internal departments and teams to ensure that optical systems meet all necessary performance requirements. Investigate the usage of the latest optical components, tools, materials, and technologies. Perform conceptual and preliminary designs of optical systems and tolerance analysis. Support production facilities in the manufacture and assembly of optical systems. Experience & Education Qualifications: Typically 7 to 10 years of experience in the opto-electronic engineering field related to the defense industry. Master's degree and/or equivalent technical qualification in electronics or opto-electronics engineering. Key Skills: Self-motivated and demonstrates attention to detail. Able to handle job pressure. Assumes accountability and responsibilities. Reading Comprehension (English language). Active Listening (Understanding implications of new information, giving full attention to understand what people are saying). Speaking (Effectively conveying information). Writing skills. Social and emotional learning. Collaborative working. Trustworthiness. Resourcefulness. Moral principles and ethical standards. An understanding of defense product development and production. Designing, developing, modeling, optimizing, and testing opto-electronic components, circuits, and systems. Project management skills. Supervision and management skills. Analyzing Data or Information. Making decisions and solving problems. Planning and organization. Equipment and program knowledge. Updating and using relevant knowledge. Analytical thinking and problem-solving. #HALCON