Chief Engineer
Company: FIBERTEK, INC.
Location: Herndon
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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
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
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Keywords: FIBERTEK, INC., Reston , Chief Engineer, Other , Herndon, Virginia
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