Cambium is seeking a collaboration-oriented, results-driven optical engineer with Test and Evaluation experience to join the optics team, bridging the gap between new materials discoveries and high-performance commercial and defense applications. Key responsibilities of this role will include generating test procedures and plans, preparing test readiness review packages, integrating a development effort, and executing qualification testing for aerospace qualifications. You will also write qualification test reports and facilitate capabilities to achieve an advanced level of commercial readiness. This will require the ability to solve technical problems, both independently and as part of a team, in developing new products and new manufacturing processes for operation in an aeronautical environment.

These activities will involve extensive collaboration with research scientist, product prototyping, business development, as well as supplier and subcontractor interactions. Significant aspects of the position include developing testing protocols; analyzing data; own and maintain test equipment; troubleshooting both R&D. It is expected there will be opportunities to contribute to other programs of interest to the company including laser eyewear protection, aircraft protection, and sensor protection. As Cambium experiences rapid growth, the responsibilities for this role are expected to evolve.

Technical Expertise:

• Generating and executing test procedures for aerospace qualification including environmental testing, failure analysis, and risk & opportunities analysis
• Contribute to the design and formulation of optics material for aerospace and defense applications
• Performs routine troubleshooting, test, and calibration in support of on-going programs
• Collect, process, and interpret data using coding tools and statistical methods
• Learn from system development and iterate for continuous improvement, while ensuring that the system scales well
• Owner of aerospace or space specifications and requirements for program

Operational Expertise:

• Communicate clearly and concisely key concepts, development status, performance outcomes, and lessons learned to senior leadership, investors, and collaborators
• Collaborate across multiple teams including world-class experts in biomaterials, polymer science, composites, optics, aerospace components, and defense products
• Can work independently and createtest instructions
• Understand current technology and pitch future enhancements and strategies.
• Create and contribute to product demonstration and engineering teams in a manner consistent with Cambium’s mission and values and the growth of Cambium’s business
• Communicate (telephone/email/in-person) engagement with government and industry.
• Able to provide clear instructions to technicians and work hand-in-hand on any testing

• BS with 3+ years of experience in defense industry or MS with 2+ year in a relevant technology field (i.e., Systems Engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, Optical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, etc.)
• Technical writing, proposal preparation, and technical presentation.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• NOTE – Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts.

• Plastic lens preparation and characterization experience (DSC, TGA, FTIR)
• Sensor testing or optics experience is a plus
• Able to code in one of following python, matlab, labview, or other coding languages
• Acquisition and process data from UV-Vis Spectrometer, fluorometer, integrating sphere, etc.
• Participation in the complete technology development cycle: design to field testing
• Can characterize the physical properties of high-performance materials
• Experience in utilizing and integrating laboratory information management systems
• Demonstrated problem solving ability in a laboratory environment
• Maintain discretion when working with confidential and proprietary information

Cambium offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits plan.
This includes excellent medical/dental/vision benefits, and a matching 401(k) plan.

Pay: $94,000-$144,000 salary