Chief Engineer, Fibertek, Herndon, VA
Fibertek -
Herndon, VA,
US
Chief Engineer
Date Posted: 2024-05-17
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 PIe91b209508a4-25448-#######4