Program Chief Engineer

Herndon, VA, US • Posted 17 hours ago • Updated 17 hours ago

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Systems Design
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Physics
Optics
Electronics
Signal Processing
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Manufacturing
Science
Military
Sensors
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Circuit Design
Structural Analysis
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Summary

Req Id: 206
Job Title: Program Chief Engineer
Location:
Herndon, VA - Herndon, VA 20171 US (Primary)

Job Description:
Fibertek seeks a Program Chief Engineer to provide technical leadership for one or more programs in Fibertek's diverse technology portfolio of laser systems & technologies, lidar sensors, and laser communications systems. Fibertek is a recognized industry leader in delivering critical laser-based technologies that enable next generation missions for military and space applications. As a Program Chief Engineer you will provide technical leadership to advanced development programs through systematic engineering and delivery of first-of-kind systems for initial demonstration or qualification on operational airborne or space missions. This role will be the last line of authority for major program-level technical decisions and the first line of communication to customers and mission partners regarding Fibertek's technical approach and progress toward delivery.

Essential Job Duties:

The Program 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
Responsibility for verified compliance with all technical performance, environmental, and functional requirements
Support the Program Manager and company leadership to develop execution plans that are achievable, measurable, and reflect company and mission priorities
Representation of Fibertek serving as the main point of contact to customers and mission partners on system design and technical progress
Leadership and mentoring of a diverse and extremely talented program team of engineers and scientists with expertise across related disciplines including laser physics, electro-optics, systems engineering, electronics, signal processing, and others
Leadership of teams through major technical decisions and analyses that have a high impact on program success, including architecture development, design trades, anomaly resolution & troubleshooting, and system verification methods
Guidance and review of teams preparing for program milestone reviews including Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews, Test Readiness Reviews, Delivery and Acceptance Reviews, and/or other technical milestones
Provide input on the development and adoption of engineering tools and best-practices that enhance the efficiency and operational success of engineering development programs and incorporate design features that enable predictable manufacturing following initial development and demonstration

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 or technology-development organization
Specific experience engineering, qualifying, and delivering electro-optical systems for US space and/or military applications
Technical expertise in one or more of the following skill areas: laser systems, LIDAR sensors, optical communication systems, optical systems engineering, and/or qualification of systems and technologies for aerospace and defense
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
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to concisely articulate how technical solutions and maturation plans are innovative, technically credible, and responsive to current and emerging mission needs
ship and eligibility to obtain a US Security Clearance

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