senior systems engineer
Fibertek is seeking an experienced systems engineer to join our team and lead the development of advanced lidar, laser, and/or optical communications systems. You will exercise considerable latitude in advancing the development of laser-based technologies over a range of maturities from first prototype design and demonstration to delivery of operational systems in a military and/or space environment. This position requires a combination of technical leadership and program management and you will have diverse responsibilities throughout the development life-cycle that include:
- Leading the successful execution of system development programs including both programmatic and systems engineering responsibilities.
- Establish key system-level requirements and the corresponding derived requirements for subsystems and components across multiple technical disciplines.
- Assessment and mitigation of technical, cost and schedule risks with routine stakeholder communications.
- Oversight of requirements verification testing and performance documentation.
- Sustainment of healthy customer relationships as a primary technical point of contact with external customer organizations.
This position requires a broad range of skills including technical expertise in laser-based systems for military and space-based applications and environments; a systems engineering mindset; and risk-based program management expertise. You will join an agile small business that has a dedicated team of technology and business leaders with 35 years of success behind them.
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Requirements
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Optics, Engineering, Physics, or other related field.
- >10 years professional experience including lead systems engineering positions on laser, lidar or laser communication programs.
- US Citizen and eligibility to obtain a US Security Clearance.
- Familiarity with engineering and development of optical systems for military or space missions.
- Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional teams as the lead systems engineer and/or program manager on laser-based programs.
- Self-directed and motivated with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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How to Apply
Send your resume to our Human Resource department, at jobs@fibertek.com.
Fibertek, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Applicants are considered regardless of race, sex, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law.