Chief Engineer

Herndon, VA, United States

Fibertek’s mission is to deliver innovative technologies and provide exceptional support services to the customers we serve. We continually search for motivated and creative individuals to join our team. We pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic environment that values innovation, collaboration, and encourages professional challenge while enabling our valued employees to balance work and life.

Fibertek is always looking for talented scientists, engineers, and technicians. If you feel your qualifications match our needs please contact us.

Open Positions Be a part of changing our world through science and technology Fibertek, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, disability, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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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 [email protected].

Fibertek offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package that includes low deductible health plans, paid time off, 401(k) with immediate vesting, education assistance, flexible work schedules, and a business casual dress code.

Low deductible medical insuranceplans covering you and eligible dependents. National coverage or regional HMO options available.

Dental insuranceprovided under a national PPO plan.

Vision coverage.

Wellness programsdesigned to help you reach your personal health goals.

Fitness club discounts.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)provides confidential assistance, information and resources to help deal with personal life challenges.

Income Protection Company paid Basic Term Life and AD&D coverage.

Maternity Leave.

Company paid Short- and Long-term Disability coverage.

Optional Life and AD&D available.

Optional Dependent Life and Accident coverage.

Leave Paid vacation and sick leave.

Paid holidays.

Jury Duty.

Military Service.

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Employee pre-tax contributions.

Employee Roth after-tax contributions.

Employer matching dollar-for-dollar up to 4%.

Access to a dedicated retirement plan financial advisor.

Other Benefits Education assistance.

Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Dependent Care, and Commuter).

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