Physics Team Leader

A leading company that develops and manufactures night vision detectors, located in Misgav (near Karmiel), is recruiting a Physics Team Leader.

Job Description

The Uncooled Detectors Physics Team Leader will serve as the organizational focal point of knowledge in the field, leading a team of physicists engaged in the development, characterization, and optimization of uncooled detectors.

The role combines professional and personal management of the team alongside significant technical involvement (Hands-on) and close collaboration with project managers, various R&D teams, engineering, and business units.

Key Responsibilities

• Focal Point of Knowledge: Serve as the professional authority in the physics of uncooled detectors.

• Team Leadership: Manage and lead a team of physicists: task allocation, professional mentoring, and developing/retaining knowledge and capabilities within the team.

• Product Development: Lead detector development in accordance with system requirements and customer applications.

• Specification Optimization: Define, finalize, and optimize electrical and electro-optical specifications for detectors and products.

• Methodology: Develop and implement characterization, measurement, and simulation methodologies.

• Advanced Characterization: Perform advanced electrical and electro-optical characterization throughout the product lifecycle.

• Production Transition: Support Qualification (QUAL) processes and transfer to production, including the development of production testing.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Maintain ongoing work and professional interfaces with Engineering, Production, Quality Assurance, Marketing, and Business Units.

• Sales Support: Support development sales and participate in technical meetings with customers.

• Knowledge Management: Responsible for documenting, managing, and preserving professional knowledge in the field.

• Execution: Meet development goals, schedules, and budget constraints for the team's tasks.

Job Requirements

Education

• M.Sc. / Ph.D. in Physics / Electro-optics / Electrical or Electronics Engineering – Must!

Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in the development of detectors or electro-optical systems – Must.

• Deep experience in the physics of uncooled / bolometric detectors – Significant advantage.

• Experience in team management or leading a professional domain – Must.

• Experience in systems engineering – Advantage.

• Experience working with production and Qualification (QUAL) processes – Advantage.

Technical Skills

• Experience in characterization work, data analysis, and simulations.

• Proficiency in Matlab – Must; experience with Python – Advantage.

• System-level vision and multidisciplinary understanding – Must.

Interpersonal Skills

• Leadership capabilities, professional guidance, and mentoring skills.

• Analytical thinking and complex problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent interpersonal communication and strong cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Ability to work in a multi-tasking, multi-project environment.

• Independence, initiative, and a high level of responsibility.