Job Title

Chief Engineer

Location

Herndon, VA - Herndon, VA 20171 US (Primary)

Job Description

Fibertek seeks a Chief Engineer to provide engineering leadership across a diverse portfolio of development programs that include laser systems & technologies, lidar sensors, and laser communications systems. Fibertek is a recognized industry leader in delivering advanced laser, lidar and laser communication systems that enable next generation missions for military and space applications. As Fibertek's Chief Engineer you will provide technical leadership to key advanced development programs while working to improve and streamline engineering processes across the organization. We are seeking a technical leader to join Fibertek's senior leadership team and continue building on multiple years of technical success and business growth.

The Chief Engineer will have high-impact responsibilities that include:

• Technical leadership of select programs resulting in the successful delivery of laser-based systems and technologies that demonstrate new operational capabilities critical to national interests in defense and space exploration
• Leadership and mentoring of a diverse and extremely talented team of engineers and scientists with expertise across related disciplines including laser physics, electro-optics, systems engineering, electronics, signal processing, and others
• Oversight of the development and adoption of engineering tools and best-practices that enhance the efficiency and operational success of engineering development programs and support design and planning for transition to manufacturing where applicable
• Guidance and review of teams preparing for program milestone reviews including Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews, Test Readiness Reviews, and/or other technical milestones
• Representation of Fibertek as a capable expert in engineering of laser and optical systems for military and space missions

Job Requirements

Experience and expertise required:

• Master's or PhD degree in a relevant engineering or applied-science field
• >10 years professional experience including demonstrated success leading large and diverse technical teams in an engineering organization
• Specific experience engineering laser or optical systems for space and/or military applications
• Technical expertise in one or more of the following skill areas: optical systems engineering, space-based optical systems, optical component qualification for aerospace and defense
• US Citizen and eligibility to obtain a US Security Clearance
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with industry-standard engineering tools in one or more disciplines: requirements tracking and verification, model-based systems engineering, circuit design and simulation, thermal and structural analysis, optical design and tolerance analysis, and/or others
• Established relationships in organizations developing space-flight missions and systems, including NASA, US Government defense organizations, and/or aerospace Prime Contractor mission partners

FIBERTEK, Inc. is a recognized leader in advanced lasers, lidars and laser communication systems providing our DoD, NASA and aerospace customers discriminating capabilities. We pride ourselves in our innovation and customer success focused culture enabled by a creative and relaxed work environment. Fibertek fosters a progressive learning environment that values inspiration, promotes professional challenge and encourages personal growth. We offer a competitive and incentivized compensation package with excellent benefits.

Fibertek, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Applicants are considered regardless of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law.

If you need assistance or an accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact us at hr@fibertek.com.