First seen by Alion on Sep 16, 2026.
Avo Photonics is a dynamic contract engineering services company that designs, develops, and manufactures custom opto-electronic products for a large customer base. Members of our staff can design, prototype, and produce next generation products for a diverse range of markets including environmental, medical, automotive, military, industrial, aerospace, and communications.
The successful candidate must keep multiple records, be self-motivated, maintain a professional presence, and have the desire to take ownership of projects. If you are a technically strong, organized, confident, experienced, energetic multi-tasker with conceptual thinking skills, then you will find a rewarding and satisfying home with Avo Photonics.
Specifically:
- Ensure the customer’s requirements are captured and the development effort is fully defined
- Continuously review the optical, mechanical, and system-level design progress and redirect as needed to efficiently derive a product design that meets or exceeds the customer requirements as well as the highest standards for innovation, quality, and manufacturability
- Prepare and present periodic status updates to customers
- Ensure deliverables are on track and update the customer on any schedule changes
- Ensure profitability of each assigned program throughout its life cycle from development through full-scale production
- Support Avo sales activity providing feedback for the preparation of cost models and quotes for existing and new customers, as required.
- Identify and develop, with Avo sales, new business opportunities with existing customers during regular customer meetings
- Support engagement with new and existing customers at trade shows and similar events, as required
- Oversee program documentation and review and approve quality documents associated with assigned programs to ensure they are thorough, accurate, and complete
Requirements:
- M.Sc. or higher in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or related technical field
- 5 years of Program/Project Management or Systems Engineering experience in photonics
- Deep understanding of optical component assembly/packaging processes
- High attention to detail, integrated planner, motivated, willing to take initiative
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- US citizen or permanent resident
Avo Photonics offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Apply today!
Equal Opportunity Employer: Avo Photonics is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee of Avo Photonics by any method without a valid written contract in place with Avo Photonics will be deemed the sole property of Avo Photonics. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Avo Photonics as a result of the referral or through any other means.

