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Job Title: Director Process Development and Manufacturing, CMC
Department: CMC
Reports to: Chief Technical Officer
About the Company:
Opus Genetics is committed to building an innovative, efficient and sustainable science based and commercial ophthalmic biopharmaceutical company leading the development of transformative gene therapies for the treatment of inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) and therapies to treat patients with other retinal and refractive disorders.
Job Summary:
The Director of Process Development and Manufacturing will be the technical lead for development and manufacturing of assigned assets within the Opus gene therapy programs focusing on technical transfer and process development and execution supporting product development and manufacturing to achieve company goals and strategies. This includes working collaboratively with external partners (i.e. CDMOs, contract labs, suppliers) to develop technical studies, analyze complex data, make data driven decisions, and author, review, and approve technical and regulatory documents. The ideal candidate will have a deep technical understanding of AAV gene therapy upstream and downstream development and process optimization. This role will directly interact with the CDMO/contract partners and be responsible for building and maintaining excellent working relationships. Knowledge of manufacturing platforms, consistent with AAV technology, at scales ranging from process development through GMP and PPQ activities. The candidate will be hands-on and expected to provide content to all these areas.
Duties/Responsibilities:
· Work with Opus CDMO/contract manufacturing and laboratory partners to develop a phase appropriate robust manufacturing program to support the process development and engineering of pre commercial and commercial cGMP material to support pre-clinical studies, clinical trials, and commercial supply.
· Support, author, and review/approve manufacturing plans and documentation including technical transfer, batch records and documentation, product specifications, stability programs, bridging and comparability studies, and other reports utilizing phase appropriate QbD best practices.
· Support, author, and review/approve manufacturing documentation including testing records, certificates of testing/analysis, campaign summary reports, investigations, etc.
· Support, author, and review/approve regulatory documentation including pINDs, INDs, agency responses, CMC meeting requests and briefing packages, and BLAs.
· Ensure proper reference standard material is in place, tested, and released for each product. Lead technology transfer between sites.
· Ensure regulatory requirements are in place to support manufacturing campaigns with respect to Master Cell Banks, Plasmids, Drug Substances, Drug Products, and Diluents, to prevent developmental delays and or interruptions to clinical programs or regulatory filings.
· Perform the role of person in plant as needed at the Opus CDMO/contract manufacturing partner’s sites. Act as the CMC expert during audits and interactions with regulatory agencies.
· Manage work to project plans for multiple gene therapy programs in the preclinical, pre-IND, IND/clinical, and commercial stages.
· Identify and lead the resolution of operational and functional level challenges, work with program and/or function managers to escalate issues to senior management.
· Hands on resolution to issues/content generation. Design effective and high-quality presentations and progress reports, as requested.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
· None
Education and Experience:
· Master’s degree (minimum) from an accredited institution in a science or health-related field with minimum of 7-10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry. Ophthalmology experience is preferred.
· Additionally, a minimum of 5 years of direct manufacturing experience for biopharmaceuticals. Preference will be given for direct AAV gene therapy experience. Previous CDMO/contract lab experience also preferred.
· Experience designing and executing technical transfer and scale up campaigns and associated documentation.
· Experience in writing and reviewing regulatory submissions including pINDs, INDs, Meeting Requests/Briefing Packages, Annual Report/DSUR’s, and BLAs.
· Experience with FDA and/or other regulatory agency requirements and interactions.
· Strong skill set in interacting with multidisciplinary teams for preclinical and clinical development. Clear understanding of the drug development process with experience in multiple phases.
· Experience with Orphan/Rare Disease programs, and/or Fast Track/Breakthrough Therapy is a plus.
· Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to influence across all levels of a cross-functional team without direct managerial authority. Experience in risk assessment, negotiation, and problem solving/mitigation.
· Outstanding interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form, with effective time management skills needed to manage multiple ongoing projects simultaneously.
· Demonstrated advanced computer software proficiency (Word, Excel, Smartsheet’s, PowerPoint, etc.).
Physical Requirements:
· Ability to travel 20% of time
· Ability to work in laboratory settings/situations
· Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
· Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Location:
This position is currently based in the Durham North Carolina area; Hybrid/ remote options considered.
Salary Range:
$190,000-210,000
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
Opus Genetics is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law.
Hybrid - 4 days in office
About Our Client
Our client is a global, operations-driven organization operating in a complex manufacturing and supply network environment. They are investing in strengthening supply planning, inventory strategy, and SIOP capabilities to better balance service, cost, and risk across regions. This role sits at the center of those efforts and will have meaningful visibility and influence across the business.
The Opportunity
This is a highly impactful supply planning leadership role for someone who enjoys both running the planning engine and fixing what’s not working. The Supply Chain Manager will own finished goods (FG) and FF&P supply planning, ensuring demand signals, constraints, and inventory policies translate into executable, accurate plans. This person will partner closely with regional and global stakeholders, drive continuous improvement, and play a key role in scenario planning and decision support.
- Key ResponsibilitiesLead FG and FF&P supply planning, ensuring alignment with demand priorities, business rules, and operational constraints
- Own dependent requirements planning from FG to FF&P, generating netted AI demand signals and completing constrained supply plans
- Execute MRP with defined freeze periods to generate accurate planned orders; own demand netting within the supply region
- Manage MRP exception handling, validating and resolving issues sequentially and ensuring completeness and accuracy of MRP outputs
- Own FG and bulk inventory planning in partnership with Inventory Management, including lead times, safety stock, and inventory targets
- Implement and refine safety stock policies to balance service levels and working capital
- Prepare supply plans by reviewing planning data, netting policies, BoMs, capacity alignment, and data accuracy (including data cleaning and validation)
- Support the SIOP process by preparing inputs for regional supply reviews and incorporating allocation decisions and global constraints
- Perform scenario modeling to evaluate trade-offs, assess risks, and support data-driven decision-making
- Coordinate execution feasibility across key stakeholders, including Tollers, Material Planners, AI Planners, and Schedulers
- Validate intercompany transfer orders generated by MRP and ensure alignment with supply priorities and stock availability
- Proactively communicate supply risks and escalate critical shortages when resolution paths are not available
- Continuously improve planning processes, tools, and standards by challenging inefficiencies and implementing best practices
- What We’re Looking For5–10 years of experience in supply planning within a complex manufacturing or distribution environment
- CPIM certification strongly preferred
- Deep expertise in MRP and dependent requirements planning, including demand netting and exception management
- Strong experience working within ERP and advanced planning systems, with the ability to interpret outputs and optimize planning parameters
- Proven ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders and operate effectively in matrixed organizations
- Analytical, data-driven mindset with experience in scenario modeling, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement
- Sound judgment and decision-making skills, balancing short-term constraints with long-term strategy and risk mitigation
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to present supply scenarios, trade-offs, and recommendations to senior leaders
- Detail-oriented planner who also maintains a strong big-picture perspective
Why This Role
This is an excellent opportunity for a supply planning professional who wants to move beyond pure execution and play a strategic role in improving how supply decisions are made. The right person will have the chance to influence systems, processes, and outcomes — not just maintain the status quo.
Senior Systems Engineer
Gilero is a leading medical device design, development, and manufacturing partner. We specialize in creating innovative solutions that improve patient care and enhance lives. Our growing dynamic team of professionals works across disciplines to bring ideas to life, from concept to commercialization.
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior/Staff Systems Engineer to lead and contribute to the development of complex medical devices and combination products. The ideal candidate will bring a systems-level perspective, integrating mechanical, electrical, and software components while ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards. You will be responsible for leading systems engineering project activities for medical device and drug delivery applications. This role is pivotal in bridging engineering disciplines to deliver safe, effective, and innovative healthcare solutions.
Join us in a collaborative and innovative environment where your contributions will make a real difference. You'll work with multiple clients across a variety of cutting-edge products to help shape the future of healthcare technology, ensuring products meet the highest standards and positively impact patient outcomes across the globe.
Responsibilities:
- Acts as technical lead throughout the full product development lifecycle from initial concept to release to market of new medical devices; primarily class I and class II electro-mechanical devices.
- Provides expertise in various Systems Engineering principles including user and stakeholder need definition; requirements definition; risk management, product architecture, configuration management, traceability, change management, and reliability.
- Plans systems engineering projects by identifying appropriate system development lifecycles.
- Develops product development strategies for large or complex systems integrations.
- Generates system architecture definitions, integrations, development viewpoints, and models.
- Manages the system architecture and relates it to the design throughout the lifecycle.
- Defines requirements hierarchy and how it relates to verification and validation planning.
- Performs functional system decompositions to solve complex design challenges.
- Prepares detailed component and assembly drawings. Leads and participates in writing product and customer requirements, design and phase reviews, product and process risk assessments, root cause investigations, and corrective action planning.
- Plans, authors, and executes test methods and protocols for design verification and validation.
- Analyzes test data, interprets results, and formulates conclusions.
- Maintains the Design History File (DHF) and ensures documents are complete, accurate, current, and compliant with regulations.
- Contributes to developing systems engineering tools and processes and trains others to use those systems.
- Identifies technical opportunities and generates work for themselves within their assigned project teams.
- Defines objectives, participates in, and oversees the quality of output for large or complex projects.
- Contributes to solving open-ended problems and tasks with a high level of decision-making.
- Formulates and develops detailed project deliverables with some management oversight.
- Communicates technical risks and proposed solutions clearly and directly with the customer.
- Sources and interfaces with third-party vendors.
- Acts as subject matter expert (SME) lead in one or more areas and is aware of industry trends.
- Supports business development efforts as a SME to potential customers and providing input on engineering estimations.
- Establishes a proven track record of building trust and rapport with new clients.
- Acts as mentor demonstrating strong leadership skills.
- Participates in recruitment activities including interview panels.
- Travel will be required, as necessary (typically less than 5%).
Skills/Qualifications:
- BS in Engineering or equivalent technical degree.
- Work onsite in the Durham, NC office four days per week.
- 5+ years relevant experience.
- Experience developing electro-mechanical medical devices.
- Proven ability to lead a product development program from concept to market release.
- Working knowledge of system modeling tools and methodologies (e.g., UML, SysML).
- Working knowledge of working in both agile and waterfall methodologies.
- Proficiency with SolidWorks or other 3D CAD (Computer Aided Design) modeling software.
- Working knowledge of requirements management software (e.g., Jama, Polarion, Doors).
- Working knowledge of developing products for compliance with IEC 60601 for electrical safety and for software development.
- Working knowledge of developing products for compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 820.30, 21.
- CFR Part 4, ISO14971, ISO 13485 and EU MD.
Personal Attributes:
- Meets Gilero Core Values: Collaboration, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity.
- Productive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- Commits to excellence and quality service to external and internal customers.
- Adheres to established policies and procedures, while contributing to continuous improvements.
Eligibility To Work:
- Applicants must be permanently authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
- Gilero does not offer sponsorship for employment authorizations (work visas).
- We are an E-Verify employer and confirm work authorization for all new hires.
Why work at Gilero:
Founded in 2002, Gilero, a Sanner Group company, is an international contract engineering firm that specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of novel medical devices and drug delivery products. At Gilero we are proud of the culture we have built that directly reflects our values of excellence, integrity, innovation, and collaboration. Motivated by our purpose to benefit people and improve patient outcomes, our team continues to grow at a rapid pace. US locations include Carlsbad, CA; Chicago, IL; as well as NC locations in Raleigh, Durham, Greensboro, and Pittsboro.
You will enjoy an annual bonus plan, Medical (3 BCBS plans to choose from), Guardian dental and vision, company provided life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) with a match the first month you start with a zero-vesting period, and access to LinkedIn learning for personal and professional development.
Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.
Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.
What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.
Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.
Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.
Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.
Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.
Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.
Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.
Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.
Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.
Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.
Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.
Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.
Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.
Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.
It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.
Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.
EHS Consultant — Global Engineering Construction Projects
Position Overview
Intuitive Safety Solutions (ISS) is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Consultant to support a large-scale construction project within a global engineering environment. This role provides governance, oversight, and strategic safety leadership throughout project planning, mobilization, and execution phases.
The EHS Consultant will function as a trusted advisor to project leadership, working closely with Construction Management (CM), General Contractors (GC), and operations stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of safety programs and alignment with Global Engineering Safety & Health Assurance expectations.
This position blends administrative leadership with field engagement, focusing on proactive risk management, safety culture development, and performance monitoring across multi-employer construction environments.
Reporting Structure
- Functional reporting to the Project Manager.
- Secondary reporting to the Americas Lead for Global Engineering Construction Safety.
- Close collaboration with Operations Safety teams and project stakeholders.
Work Environment
- Approximately 75% office/administrative responsibilities.
- Approximately 25% field-based engagement supporting project safety oversight.
Project Phases & Responsibilities
Early Stage Planning (March–April | ~8–16 hours/week)
- Provide project orientations and safety indoctrination sessions for project teams and construction management personnel.
- Support CM/GC teams with lower-tier contractor outreach and onboarding alignment.
- Assist in reviewing early safety and health project plan submittals for compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements.
- Contribute to early risk planning and safety program alignment.
Execution & Mobilization (May–June onward | Full-Time | 40 hours/week)
- Lead periodic project safety meetings and contribute to weekly project tier meetings.
- Participate in Global Engineering safety peer forums and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
- Review pre-planning safety documentation including JHAs, AHAs, and RAMs for regulatory compliance and adherence to Global Engineering Safety & Health Assurance Program standards.
- Conduct periodic team walks to evaluate field safety performance and compliance.
- Perform documented audits, inspections, and performance assessments.
- Monitor CM efforts to establish and maintain a strong safety culture, including workforce understanding and perception.
- Track leading indicators, analyze trends, and provide insight to project leadership.
- Provide governance and oversight for root cause investigations and corrective actions following incidents.
- Support alignment between construction execution teams and global safety expectations.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 10+ years of environmental, health, and safety experience with strong emphasis on construction safety.
- Experience supporting multi-employer construction environments.
- Demonstrated leadership presence and ability to influence across multiple organizations.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA Construction regulations and regulatory compliance frameworks.
- Excellent communication skills with ability to engage both executive stakeholders and field teams.
- Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2–3+ years in a leadership or oversight role on complex construction projects.
- Experience in highly regulated or mission-critical environments such as:
- Pharmaceuticals
- Biotechnology
- Data center construction
- Oil & gas
- Chemical or industrial facilities
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health or related field.
- Nationally recognized certification such as:
- BCSP CSP
- BCSP CSM
- BCSP CHST
- BCSP CSHM
- BCSP ASP
- NASP MSP
- NASP CSD
Key Traits for Success
- Strong governance mindset balanced with practical field awareness.
- Ability to influence without direct authority.
- Analytical thinker focused on leading indicators and proactive risk reduction.
- Collaborative leader who builds alignment across diverse teams.
- Detail-oriented with strong documentation and reporting skills.
Sr. Data Engineer (Hybrid)
Chicago, IL
The American Medical Association (AMA) is the nation's largest professional Association of physicians and a non-profit organization. We are a unifying voice and powerful ally for America's physicians, the patients they care for, and the promise of a healthier nation. To be part of the AMA is to be part of our Mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.
At AMA, our mission to improve the health of the nation starts with our people. We foster an inclusive, people-first culture where every employee is empowered to perform at their best. Together, we advance meaningful change in health care and the communities we serve.
We encourage and support professional development for our employees, and we are dedicated to social responsibility. We invite you to learn more about us and we look forward to getting to know you.
We have an opportunity at our corporate offices in Chicago for a Sr. Data Engineer (Hybrid) on our Information Technology team. This is a hybrid position reporting into our Chicago, IL office, requiring 3 days a week in the office.
As a Sr. Data Engineer, you will play a key role in implementing
and maintaining AMA's enterprise data platform to support analytics,
interoperability, and responsible AI adoption. This role partners closely with
platform engineering, data governance, data science, IT security, and business
stakeholders to deliver highquality, reliable, and secure data products. This
role contributes to AMA's modern lakehouse architecture, optimizing data
operations, and embedding governance and quality standards into engineering
workflows. This role serves as a
senior technical contributor within the team-providing mentorship to junior
engineers and implementing engineering best practices within the data platform function,
in alignment with architectural direction set by leadership.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Data Engineering & AI Enablement
- Build and maintain scalable data pipelines and
ETL/ELT workflows supporting analytics, operational reporting, and AI/ML use
cases. - Implement best practice patterns for ingestion,
transformation, modeling, and orchestration within a modern lakehouse
environment (e.g., Databricks, Delta Lake, Azure Data Lake). - Develop highperformance
data models and curated datasets with strong attention to quality, usability,
and interoperability; create reusable engineering components and automation. - Collaborate with the Architecture Team, the Data
Platform Lead, and federated IT teams to optimize storage, compute, and
architectural patterns for performance and costefficiency. - Build model-ready data sets and feature
pipelines to support AI/ ML use cases; serve as a technical coordination point
supporting business units' AI-related infrastructure needs. - Collaborate with data scientists and AI Working
Group to operationalize models responsibly and maintain ongoing monitoring
signals.
Governance, Quality & Compliance
- Embed data governance, metadata standards,
lineage tracking, and quality controls directly into engineering workflows;
ensure technical implementation and alignment within engineering workflows. - Work with the Data Governance Lead and business
stakeholders to operationalize stewardship, classification, validation,
retention, and access standards. - Implement privacybydesign and securitybydesign
principles, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory
obligations. - Maintain documentation for pipelines, datasets,
and transformations to support transparency and audit requirements.
Platform Reliability, Observability & Optimization
- Monitor and troubleshoot pipeline failures,
performance bottlenecks, data anomalies, and platformlevel issues. - Implement observability tooling, alerts,
logging, and dashboards to ensure endtoend reliability. - Support cost governance by optimizing compute
resources, refining job schedules, and advising on efficient architecture. - Collaborate with the Data Platform Lead on
scaling, configuration management, CI/CD pipelines, and environment management. - Collaborate with business units to understand
data needs, translate them into engineering requirements, and deliver
fit-for-purpose data solutions; share and apply best practices and emerging
technologies within assigned initiatives. - Work with IT Security and Legal/ Compliance to
ensure platform and datasets meet risk and regulatory standards.
Staff Management
- Lead, mentor, and provide management oversight
for staff. - Responsible for setting objectives, evaluating
employee performance, and fostering a collaborative team environment. - Responsible for developing staff knowledge and
skills to support career development.
May include other responsibilities as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field preferred or equivalent work experience and HS diploma/equivalent education required.
- 5+ years of experience in data engineering within cloud environments
- Experience in people management preferred.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with modern data platforms (Databricks preferred).
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, and data
transformation frameworks. - Experience designing and operationalizing
ETL/ELT pipelines, orchestration workflows (Airflow, Databricks Workflows), and
CI/CD processes. - Solid understanding of data modeling,
structured/unstructured data patterns, and schema design. - Experience implementing governance and quality
controls: metadata, lineage, validation, stewardship workflows. - Working knowledge of cloud architecture, IAM,
networking, and security best practices. - Demonstrated ability to collaborate across
technical and business teams. - Exposure to AI/ML engineering concepts, feature
stores, model monitoring, or MLOps patterns. - Experience with infrastructureascode
(Terraform, CloudFormation) or DevOps tooling.
The American Medical Association is located at 330 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 and is convenient to all public transportation in Chicago.
This role is an exempt position, and the salary range for this position is $115,523.42-$150,972.44. This is the lowest to highest salary we believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's pay within the salary range will be determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to business consideration and geographical location, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employees are also eligible to participate in an incentive plan. To learn more about the American Medical Association's benefits offerings, please click here.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. As an EOE/AA employer, the American Medical Association will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and veteran or disability status.
THE AMA IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE NATION
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Power Distribution and Make Ready Designer
Overhead Utility Pole Design • Joint-Use Engineering • NESC-Compliant Make-Ready Work
Location: Kalamazoo, MI / Remote (U.S.)
Are you an experienced Power Distribution Designer or Make-Ready Designer looking to support meaningful utility engineering projects? Join a team that values accuracy, collaboration, and long-term professional growth.
ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking skilled Make-Ready Designers (primary focus) and Power Distribution Designers to support engineering programs for major electric and telecom utilities. Ideal candidates bring demonstrated experience in overhead utility pole design, NESC application, clearance assessment, pole loading analysis, and construction package development. Useful design platforms include DDS, Katapult, O-Calc, GIS, MicroStation, AutoCAD, or client-specific drafting systems.
In this role, you will review field/walkout data, evaluate existing attachment conditions, model pole loading, determine make-ready requirements, and prepare accurate construction-ready deliverables. Applicants without utility pole design or distribution engineering experience will not be considered.
Note: This position is remote, but new hires must attend a 2-week paid, in-person orientation at our Perrysburg, OH headquarters.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
• Execute overhead distribution and make-ready design work orders while meeting quality, time, and budget expectations
• Apply established engineering design standards, NESC requirements, and internal processes
• Perform end-to-end make-ready, joint-use, and/or general distribution design
• Conduct permitting and easement research (pole ownership, ROW, property rights, approvals)
• Collaborate with team members to resolve design challenges and ensure accurate deliverables
• Use design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, DDS, PoleForeman, O-Calc, Katapult, or client systems
• Perform quality control reviews when required
• Support additional duties as assigned
TOP COMPETENCIES & SKILLS
Make-Ready Engineering, Joint-Use Design, Pole Loading Analysis, Utility Pole Design, Overhead Distribution Design, NESC Compliance, Utility Engineering, Pole Attachments, Make-Ready Construction, Aerial Design, Utility Coordination, Right-of-Way Permitting, Pole Replacement Design, Make-Ready Estimates, Field Survey Interpretation, CAD for Utility Design, GIS for Utility Design, Electrical Distribution Design, Utility Construction Standards, Telecommunications Make-Ready
Requirements:
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
• High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate degree or higher in engineering, drafting, or a related field is preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in make-ready engineering, joint-use design, or electric power distribution design (3+ years strongly preferred)
• Proven experience in utility pole design, including NESC application, clearance analysis, pole loading concepts, and preparation of construction-ready design packages
• Proficiency with CAD or MicroStation; experience with DDS, Katapult, O-Calc, or similar utility design platforms is strongly preferred
• Solid understanding of power distribution construction practices, with the ability to learn utility-specific proprietary systems efficiently
• Must hold a valid driver’s license, maintain active auto insurance, and pass all required background, drug, and MVR screenings
• Authorization to work in the United States is required
• Willingness to travel occasionally, including minimal overnight travel when project needs require
• Ability to work a standard Monday–Friday schedule aligned to Eastern Time, with Central/Mountain/Pacific adjustments as appropriate
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to work for extended periods using a computer keyboard, monitor, and telephone
• Ability to prepare and analyze data, review detailed information, and work with design tools requiring close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written channels
ABOUT SIGMA TECHNOLOGIES
Sigma Technologies is a growing engineering and design firm with 500+ team members across 30+ states. For over 25 years, we’ve supported major power and telecommunications utilities with work that directly impacts communities nationwide. Our core values — Safety, Honesty, Truth, and Decency — shape how we work and who we hire. We are TeamSigma™.
*To learn more about working at Sigma, view our video and career page.
* If you do not have Power Design experience, please refer to our other open positions: *While Designer openings are listed in multiple locations, you only need to apply to one, as they are remote roles.
WHAT WE OFFER
We want our Associates to stay healthy, happy, and secure. We offer a positive work environment with supportive coworkers, managers, and leaders, plus:
• No-cost monthly healthcare plan option for employees
• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with up to 80% of the premium sponsored by Sigma
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions up to 5% of salary
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Education and professional licensing assistance programs
This job advertisement is intended to outline the primary responsibilities and requirements of the role. It is not all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned as needed. This ad does not constitute an employment agreement, and job requirements may change based on organizational needs.
Pay is commensurate with experience and education. Sigma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, sexual preference, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, or any classification protected by law.
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Power Distribution and Make Ready Designer
Overhead Utility Pole Design • Joint-Use Engineering • NESC-Compliant Make-Ready Work
Location: Akron, OH / Remote (U.S.)
Are you an experienced Power Distribution Designer or Make-Ready Designer looking to support meaningful utility engineering projects? Join a team that values accuracy, collaboration, and long-term professional growth.
ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking skilled Make-Ready Designers (primary focus) and Power Distribution Designers to support engineering programs for major electric and telecom utilities. Ideal candidates bring demonstrated experience in overhead utility pole design, NESC application, clearance assessment, pole loading analysis, and construction package development. Useful design platforms include DDS, Katapult, O-Calc, GIS, MicroStation, AutoCAD, or client-specific drafting systems.
In this role, you will review field/walkout data, evaluate existing attachment conditions, model pole loading, determine make-ready requirements, and prepare accurate construction-ready deliverables. Applicants without utility pole design or distribution engineering experience will not be considered.
Note: This position is remote, but new hires must attend a 2-week paid, in-person orientation at our Perrysburg, OH headquarters.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
• Execute overhead distribution and make-ready design work orders while meeting quality, time, and budget expectations
• Apply established engineering design standards, NESC requirements, and internal processes
• Perform end-to-end make-ready, joint-use, and/or general distribution design
• Conduct permitting and easement research (pole ownership, ROW, property rights, approvals)
• Collaborate with team members to resolve design challenges and ensure accurate deliverables
• Use design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, DDS, PoleForeman, O-Calc, Katapult, or client systems
• Perform quality control reviews when required
• Support additional duties as assigned
TOP COMPETENCIES & SKILLS
Make-Ready Engineering, Joint-Use Design, Pole Loading Analysis, Utility Pole Design, Overhead Distribution Design, NESC Compliance, Utility Engineering, Pole Attachments, Make-Ready Construction, Aerial Design, Utility Coordination, Right-of-Way Permitting, Pole Replacement Design, Make-Ready Estimates, Field Survey Interpretation, CAD for Utility Design, GIS for Utility Design, Electrical Distribution Design, Utility Construction Standards, Telecommunications Make-Ready
Requirements:
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
• High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate degree or higher in engineering, drafting, or a related field is preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in make-ready engineering, joint-use design, or electric power distribution design (3+ years strongly preferred)
• Proven experience in utility pole design, including NESC application, clearance analysis, pole loading concepts, and preparation of construction-ready design packages
• Proficiency with CAD or MicroStation; experience with DDS, Katapult, O-Calc, or similar utility design platforms is strongly preferred
• Solid understanding of power distribution construction practices, with the ability to learn utility-specific proprietary systems efficiently
• Must hold a valid driver’s license, maintain active auto insurance, and pass all required background, drug, and MVR screenings
• Authorization to work in the United States is required
• Willingness to travel occasionally, including minimal overnight travel when project needs require
• Ability to work a standard Monday–Friday schedule aligned to Eastern Time, with Central/Mountain/Pacific adjustments as appropriate
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to work for extended periods using a computer keyboard, monitor, and telephone
• Ability to prepare and analyze data, review detailed information, and work with design tools requiring close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written channels
ABOUT SIGMA TECHNOLOGIES
Sigma Technologies is a growing engineering and design firm with 500+ team members across 30+ states. For over 25 years, we’ve supported major power and telecommunications utilities with work that directly impacts communities nationwide. Our core values — Safety, Honesty, Truth, and Decency — shape how we work and who we hire. We are TeamSigma™.
*To learn more about working at Sigma, view our video and career page.
* If you do not have Power Design experience, please refer to our other open positions: *While Designer openings are listed in multiple locations, you only need to apply to one, as they are remote roles.
WHAT WE OFFER
We want our Associates to stay healthy, happy, and secure. We offer a positive work environment with supportive coworkers, managers, and leaders, plus:
• No-cost monthly healthcare plan option for employees
• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with up to 80% of the premium sponsored by Sigma
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions up to 5% of salary
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Education and professional licensing assistance programs
This job advertisement is intended to outline the primary responsibilities and requirements of the role. It is not all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned as needed. This ad does not constitute an employment agreement, and job requirements may change based on organizational needs.
Pay is commensurate with experience and education. Sigma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, sexual preference, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, or any classification protected by law.
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*At Securian Financial the internal position title is Data Science Sr Con.*
Position Overview
As a Lead Data Scientist at Securian Financial, you are a recognized expert and technical leader within the organization. You will apply deep analytical and machine learning expertise to solve complex enterprise problems while shaping the technical direction of data science and AI initiatives. You seek to understand first, build scalable solutions that drive strategic growth and value, and thrive in a collaborative, teamwork-oriented environment.
You will play a key role in advancing our enterprise AI and advanced analytics capabilities, influencing tooling standards, MLOps practices, and responsible AI adoption across the organization. Our company values innovation, collaboration, and excellence, and we offer a supportive and inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are encouraged and professional growth is prioritized.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and productionize advanced machine learning and AI models in partnership with data engineering and software engineering teams.
Establish and promote MLOps best practices, including experiment tracking, model versioning, reproducibility, CI/CD, and model monitoring using tools such as MLflow and DSpy.
Lead the design and evaluation of AI and generative AI solutions, including LLM-based systems, and agent-based workflows.
Collaborate with cross-functional team to identify, prioritize, and deliver high-impact, data-driven solutions.
Communicate complex analytical and model-driven insights to technical and non-technical audiences through clear narratives, reports, and presentations.
Ensure model quality, robustness, and regulatory alignment through rigorous testing, validation, and explainability techniques.
Drive adoption of enterprise standards for data science, machine learning, and responsible AI.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation using advanced analytics and AI techniques.
Lead and mentor more junior data scientists, providing guidance and support in their professional development while working on projects.
Preferred Qualifications
A Master's or PhD degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in data science or a related field, with a minimum of 2 years in a project leadership role.
Experience building and deploying production solutions
Experience with MLOps tools and practices, including MLflow (or similar) for experiment tracking and model management.
2+ years of experience in Insurance, actuarial, or a related field
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python
Strong expertise in machine learning frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
Solid understanding of statistical analysis, data visualization, data wrangling techniques, NLP approaches, ML model selection.
Solid understanding of model approaches to satisfy regulatory requirements regarding explainability/interpretability of advanced AI/ML models
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and analytically.
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to non-technical audiences.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
A passion for continuous learning and staying current with industry trends and developments.
Preferred Skills
Experience with natural language processing (NLP), LLMs, prompt engineering, and advanced ML models.
Familiarity with modern ML debugging, evaluation, and optimization tools such as DSpy or equivalent.
Knowledge of responsible AI practices, including bias detection, fairness assessment, and model risk management.
Knowledge of data governance and data privacy regulations.
Background in finance, healthcare, or other specialized industries.
#LI-hybrid **This position will be in a hybrid working arrangement.**
Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes), you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.
The estimated base pay range for this job is:
$111,300.00 - $207,800.00Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.
Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:
Paid time off:
We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.
Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.
Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.
Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.
Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.
Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.
Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:
Mental Wellness and Disability
Pride at Securian Financial
Securian Young Professionals Network
Securian Multicultural Network
Securian Women and Allies Network
Servicemember Associate Resource Group
For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.
This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.
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Date Posted:
2026-02-27Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-AZ-TUCSON-M10 ~ 3360 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M10Position Role Type:
OnsiteU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearanceSecurity Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: SecretSecurity Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.
This is a Program direct-support position and requires a technical understanding of piece part electronic components and their assembly level applications. This candidate will transition into a key leadership position in the supporting program Obsolescence Integrated Product Team and will drive issue resolution for situations involving obsolescence.
The selected candidate will perform and/or assist in the performance of Parts Engineering, Components Engineering or Applications Engineering tasks supporting programs in the Proposal, System Design Description, Low Rate Initial Production, Production and Support phases. Position will require day to day interface with Designers, Contracts, Estimating, Supply Chain, Program Management, and other disciplines.
This position is an onsite role, located in Tucson, AZ.
What You Will Do:
- Understand and/or generate a program statement of work (SOW) and other defined customer component application requirements.
- Develop and/or sustain a proactive Obsolescence Management process to deliver cost saving obsolescence mitigation strategies and solutions.
- Drive resolution through support or execution of lifetime buys, selections of alternate parts, redesign efforts or other mitigation strategies and will facilitate and support contract negotiations, basis of estimates, and supplier statements of work for proposal efforts.
- Interact with Program and customer leadership on a regular basis to communicate status of mitigation strategies.
- Conduct trade study analysis help identify cost effective obsolescence driven cut in points for proposed unit redesigns.
Qualifications You Must Have:
- Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience with any combination of the following:
- Experience with proactive and reactive component obsolescence management methodologies.
- Experience with data collection, analysis, and presentation skills to adequately discuss system impact of component obsolescence issues.
- Experience with project management working with schedules, costs, and integration of stakeholder needs throughout the obsolescence process.
- Financial and Contract Management experience with proposals, BOE, EVMs, SOWs, CLINs and CDRLs.
- Experience with BOM (Bill of Material) development and management for developmental and production programs.
- Risk and Opportunity business case analysis experience supporting sustainment vs redesign cut in decisions.
Qualifications We Prefer:
- Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or other related science or engineering discipline
- Ability to navigate multiple complex processes and tools.
- Understanding of the application of technical theories and concepts as they apply to electronic components and the parts management field.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and hierarchy definition.
- Knowledge of component failure modes by commodity
- Knowledge of Component MIL drawings, standards, test specifications, and associated QPLs and QMLs
- Knowledge of component selection, screening, qualification, and derating for use in military, and aerospace flight applications
- Knowledge of analog design and analysis, general knowledge of digital circuitry and interfaces
- Excellent communication skills to interface with other Integrated Product Team members, including Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Quality, Operations, and Supplier Engineering.
- Capable of supporting regular customer interactions including but not limited to leadership engagements, responding to proposal requests and contract negotiations.
- Outstanding organizational, presentation and technical skills.
- Ability to multi-task and appropriately prioritize responsibilities.
- Willingness to support occasional travel.
What We Offer
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
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This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here:
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
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