Hiring: Vice President, Counter Laser & Directed Energy Company: Cambium Location: El Segundo, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 23:36:41 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Agile, R, Regulatory Compliance, Systems Design About the job Experience: •5+ years of experience leading the development and commercial transition of novel optical products from ideation, R&D, and regulatory compliance through to manufacturing scale-up, high-throughput manufacturing, and commercial sales to both military and non-military customers. •3+ years managing government contracts (e.g., DoD, DARPA, or other agency-funded programs). Required Skills: •Lead and grow Cambium's optical materials research and development program, setting technical strategy across government-funded contracts and internal R&D initiatives that support LEP and counter-directed energy product commercialization. •Resource and ensure successful execution of government contracts and programs involving optical materials, ensuring technical milestones, budgets, and deliverables are met. •Oversee the development of optical products from concept through qualification and production. •Prioritize and resource all Cambium optics-related efforts. •Provide the resourcing and strategic guidance to support the LEP Program Manager-led commercial push for current and future form factors into government and non-government procurement channels to grow LEP revenues. •Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing team of optical scientists, engineers, and technicians. •Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including proposal development and capture strategy for optics-related product and government solicitations. •Partner with executive leadership to align optics strategy with Cambium's broader advanced materials roadmap. Qualifications: •Commercially relevant technical expertise in Photonics, Laser Eye Protection (LEP), and Counter-Directed Energy (DE), specifically deep technical expertise in optical materials, coatings, or optical system design and fabrication. •Demonstrated success building coordinated, collaborative, and cohesive teamwork between commercial and technical teams •Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively not just with your team but across the organization, as well as with customers, investors, and other stakeholders. •Master's or PhD degree strongly preferred. •U.S. citizenship required, with the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!