Total 6 Senior Executive level Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Sinking Spring - Columbia Rd

You will:

• Collaborate with Office of Research and Development staff and management to develop responsive scientific and management projects and programs.
• Liaise with internal and external partners and stakeholders to direct program activities and accomplish program objectives.
• Provide leadership, direction, and oversight of Division and Center staff to ensure overall scientific quality, consistency and compliance with federal and Agency regulations.

You will spend less than 25% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

As a Physical Scientist (Senior R&D Analyst), you will:

- Work with Division Manager, Analysts, Project Managers, external stakeholders, and team members from different areas of expertise to determine appropriate work and test procedures for materials used in currency such as inks, papers, and special substrates.
- Plan and perform investigations to develop new methods and means of validating findings. Isolates unknown and novel conditions to develop methods and assessment techniques.
- Determine data required and personally, or in concert with data review and analysis personnel, determine the accuracy required to permit meaningful statistical interpretation of test results and what degradation may result from poor data.
- Serve as a Designated Laboratory Representative and custodian of laboratory equipment.
- Ensure teamwork products meet the goals of the organization.

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a Sr. Validation Engineer supporting Manufacturing Science & Technology, you will be trusted to work on design, develop, and implement new or revised production processes for the efficient/economical mass production of goods at Sinking Spring, PA.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Use principles based on validation and risk management tools (e.g. FMEA) to lead in the development and maintenance of Validation Master Plan(s)/Validation document(s)for process, systems, cleaning, and packaging.
• Maintain the validation program for the manufacturing site in liaison with corporate/industry standards.
• Establish and maintain an overview of the state of validation for assigned projects and product platforms and assist in establishing the project prioritization including leading resources for validation efforts.
• Be responsible for the translation of critical quality attributes and critical process parameters into a focused risk-based approach for validation.
• Collaborate with internal partners, including Quality Assurance, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Regulatory Affairs, to ensure alignment and consistency to validation procedures and timelines.
• Support engineering activities, (e.g. support the Change Control creation) to ensure appropriate validation work is clearly defined resulting from technical changes.
• Serve as the Lead validation representative for all internal, external, or regulatory inspections/audits to ensure site readiness in support of successful inspections e.g. no critical observations related to validation activities.
• Lead commissioning, qualification, and validation activities related to medical device manufacturing and facility systems including custom automation equipment
• Build validation protocols such as FAT/SAT/IQ/OQ/PQ ensuring compliance with regulatory compliance and industry standards as needed
• Develop and implement measurement systems analysis protocol including Gage R&R (GR&R) and Attribute Agreement Analysis (AAA).
• Analyze validation data, generate validation reports, and detail any deviations or non-conformances, implementing corrective and preventive actions as needed.
• Stay up to date with current regulations, industry trends, and technological advancements in validation practices, ensuring compliance and suggesting process improvements when appropriate.
• Mentor and guide junior validation engineers, promoting professional development and collaboration.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs.; Assoc.+6yrs; M.S.+0 yrs.)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• 2 Years of Relevant Experience
• 1 Years of Demonstrated Leadership
• Work hours: M-F
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Relocation assistance: None
• Sponsorship available: None

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Strong Equipment qualification and process validation experience, shown experience with custom automation is desired.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• A career at Alcon offers focused growth and development opportunities!
• Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and much more!

ATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker

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Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a Sr. Operator II supporting Packaging, you will be trusted to work on setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting manufacturing packaging machinery/equipment at Sinking Spring, PA.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot packaging equipment.
• Monitor, evaluate, and adjust processes or packaging equipment to maximize quality and efficiency.
• Operate equipment that packages materials or products by inserting them into containers or filling containers from spouts or chutes.
• Complete the batch records and associated documentation
• Work in a coordinated, computerized manufacturing environment. Tasks are performed in accordance with applicable safety guidelines, as well as appropriate processing standards. Tasks are completed in compliance with all regulatory requirements
• May participate in program or functional team projects developing process improvement methods, solutions, and procedures to improve program quality, cost, and scheduling

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• Work hours: M-F 2pm – 10pm
• Travel Requirements: None
• Relocation and Sponsorship Assistance: None

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Prior Machine Operating experience
• Able to lift up to 20lbs.
• Able to collaborate in a team environment
• Able to work Overtime on Weekends

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!

ATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker

If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site.

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Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Role and Responsibilities

Summary

CAE USA is seeking an experienced software engineer to build and deploy cutting edge cloud-based software products for internal Research and Development and/or Department of Defense contracts.  This position is a flexible hybrid position with location in Arlington Texas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Support the development, deployment, and sustainment of technology demonstrators
• Present and conduct technology demonstrations to leadership and potential customers
• Support and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and test
• Perform as part of an Agile (SAFe) team (scrums, planning, retrospectives)
• May include travel

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• The skillsets required for this role will vary based on what systems you are working on. To be considered, you should have knowledge and experience in 2 or more of the following categories:
  • Frontend development (Angular, React, Vue, Typescript, etc.)
  • Backend development (C#, .NET, C++, Python, Node, etc.)
  • Data storage and messaging (PostgreSQL, Neo4J, RabbitMq, Kafka, WebSockets, etc.)
  • DevOps (Docker, Kubernetes, ArgoCD, OpenShift, Jenkins, Terraform, GitLab Runner, etc.)
  • Cloud Systems (Azure, GCP, AWS)
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, software, or computer science.
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant software engineering experience 
• Must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance

Nice To Have Skills

• Machine Learning and Data Analytics; Virtual Reality; Cloud technologies; 3D Modeling
• Geospatial data processing and visualization (GDAL, PDAL, PostGIS, Geoserver, OpenLayers, Leaflet, Cesium)
• SAFe Certification
• Experience with gaming technologies such as Unity 3D, Unreal Engine
• IAT Level 2 Certification (e.g. Security +)

Security Responsibilities 

Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures.  Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval.  All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.  

•  Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance. 

Work Environment 

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

• Must be able to perform normal office duties (sitting for long periods at a desk and in technical meetings)
• Must be able to climb stairs on a regular basis
• Must be willing to work overtime
• Must be able to travel CONUS and to international sites
• Must be able to travel via car and airplane

Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

CAE USA Inc. is an EOE/AA employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. 

PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 

Position Type

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. With no exception.

As captured in our overarching value "One CAE", we’re proud to work as one passionate, boundaryless and inclusive team.

At CAE, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity or age.

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Leidos National Security Sector combines technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities in the areas of cyber, logistics, security operations, and decision analytics to support our defense and intel customers’ mission to defend against evolving threats around the world. Our team’s focus is to ensure our customers have the right tools, technologies, and tactics to keep pace with an ever-evolving security landscape and succeed in their pursuit to protect people and critical assets.

Your greatest work is ahead!

The CSS Operation at Leidos is seeking a motivated individual to work in a dynamic environment with a team of Cyber Engineers in reverse engineering, vulnerability research, prototyping, design, development, integration, and test tasks to develop capabilities against various networking devices.  This work will leverage your ability to deconstruct and tear-down of a variety of hardware and software, focusing on network devices and technologies, and developing capabilities to utilize the vulnerabilities discovered. The candidate must be experienced in working with a dynamic team of cyber researchers and engineers through all stages of the product lifecycle – from vulnerability research to development and test. This position is contingent upon contract award.

What you’ll be doing:

• Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance required. Must be U.S. Citizen.
• Lead requirements, design, introduce innovation, collaborate with the customer.
• Software development for complex solutions.
• Manage Sprints and assist with monitoring schedules/deliverables.

What does Leidos need from me?

• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, information systems or applicable engineering field and minimum ten years of experience in computer science, information systems, or network engineering.
• Minimum eight years of experience programming in Assembly, C, C++, Java, Perl, and/or Python.
• Minimum five years of experience programming cyber tools and/or techniques for the US Government or commercial sector.
• Experience performing open source research & vulnerability analysis.
• Experience utilizing reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro to analyze firmware of embedded devices.
• Experience with disassembly of hardware.
• Experience using commercial off the shelf (COTS), and free open source (FOS) debugging and analyzer tools.
• Ability to analyze network traffic for vulnerabilities.
• Demonstrated experience with scripting and programming languages.
• Experience developing documentation and reports (analysis reports, test reports, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver briefings, technical presentations, and program documentation to senior program management.

Favorable if you have:

• Experience applying an Agile methodology to the development of CNO capabilities.
• Experience in protocol and signal analysis utilizing tcpdump or Wireshark.
• Familiar with Advance Networking Concepts to include one or more of the following: MPLS, OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, NAT, VPN, VLAN, or VRF.
• Demonstrated experience programming techniques to evade host and/or network-based intrusion detection systems.
• Demonstrated experience developing programs to capture, analyze, and interpret raw network traffic.
• Demonstrated experience with network sockets programming including developing packet-level programs, expert packet-level understanding of IP, TCP, and application-level protocols.
• Demonstrated understanding of IP, TCP, and application-level protocols.

Original Posting Date:

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.