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Electro-Optical Systems Engineer

Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site

location_on13180, Lazy Glen Lane, Oak Hill, Fairfax County, Virginia, 20171, United States

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About the Company

Fibertek, Inc. is a leading developer of laser and electro-optic systems for the aerospace community. We make key contributions to lasers for atmospheric sensing, laser communications, and lidar sensors for NASA, the Department of Defense, and commercial customers.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Electro-Optical Systems Engineer to join our R&D team in Herndon, VA. In this role, you will lead the implementation from the ground up of formalized and rigorous systems engineering processes, practices, tools, and disciplines.

You will work within cross-functional teams alongside Program Managers, scientists, and engineers to develop new technologies and laser systems. Your focus will be on system-level oversight of product development, including the review and approval of system and subsystem requirements, as well as the decomposition and allocation of those requirements to system, subsystem, and component levels. You will be responsible for reducing customer specifications and technical governing documents into design and test requirements, tracking compliance, and managing verification through design, assembly, integration, and test completion.

A critical part of your mission is to identify and understand technological risks, implementing risk mitigation strategies to ensure program success. You will also support bid and proposal efforts to assist in the development of new business.

Work location

Work model: On-site

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13180, Lazy Glen Lane, Oak Hill, Fairfax County, Virginia, 20171, United States

Oak Hill, Virginia

Key Responsibilities

  • check_circleWork in cross-functional teams to develop new technologies and laser systems
  • check_circlePrepare Systems Engineering Master Plans and other technical documentation
  • check_circleManage requirements baselines and ensure traceability through a formal process
  • check_circleManage internal and external interfaces through a formal interface management process
  • check_circlePerform technology assessments and trade studies
  • check_circleConduct risk assessments and analysis to implement mitigation strategies
  • check_circlePlan and conduct investigations to resolve technical issues
  • check_circleDesign and support the execution of system and subsystem verification testing
  • check_circleSupport bid and proposal efforts and assist in developing new business
  • check_circleDevelop test processes, equipment designs, and system integration configurations
  • check_circleTranslate customer specifications into design and test requirements
  • check_circleOversee product development and approve system and subsystem requirements

Requirements

  • verifiedBachelor's degree in engineering, system engineering or optics
  • verifiedMaster's degree preferred
  • verified10 to 15 years of relevant experience
  • verifiedExperience in Systems Engineering
  • verifiedExperience with systems engineering and requirements management software tools
  • verifiedExperience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE)
  • verifiedU.S. citizenship required
  • verifiedSecret or Top Secret Clearance preferred

Nice to Have

Master's degree in engineering, system engineering, or optics. Experience with space-based, electro-optical hardware. Secret or Top Secret Clearance.

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Experience

10-15 yrs (Lead)

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, system engineering, or optics required

Job Type

Full-Time

Skills Required

Systems EngineeringRequirements ManagementModel-Based Systems EngineeringMbseSystems IntegrationVerification

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Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, Model-Based Systems Engineering, Mbse, Systems Integration, Verification, Validation, Test Planning, Test Documentation, Systems Engineering Master Plans.

Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, system engineering, or optics required; Master's degree preferred.

Frequently asked questions about Electro-Optical Systems Engineer at Fibertek, Inc.

What does a Electro-Optical Systems Engineer at Fibertek, Inc. do?expand_more
In this Electro-Optical Systems Engineer at Fibertek, Inc. role, you will work in cross-functional teams to develop new technologies and laser systems; prepare systems engineering master plans and other technical documentation; manage requirements baselines and ensure traceability through a formal process; and manage internal and external interfaces through a formal interface management process.
What are the requirements for this Electro-Optical Systems Engineer role?expand_more
To qualify for the Electro-Optical Systems Engineer at Fibertek, Inc. position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree in engineering, system engineering or optics; Master's degree preferred; 10 to 15 years of relevant experience; Experience in Systems Engineering; Experience with systems engineering and requirements management software tools; and Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE).
Where is the Electro-Optical Systems Engineer role at Fibertek, Inc. located?expand_more
Electro-Optical Systems Engineer at Fibertek, Inc. is based in 13180, Lazy Glen Lane, Oak Hill, Fairfax County, Virginia, 20171, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Electro-Optical Systems Engineer job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Fibertek, Inc. has listed this Electro-Optical Systems Engineer role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Electro-Optical Systems Engineer role?expand_more
Electro-Optical Systems Engineer at Fibertek, Inc. typically requires 10–15 years of relevant experience at the lead level.
What skills do you need for the Electro-Optical Systems Engineer role at Fibertek, Inc.?expand_more
Key skills for Electro-Optical Systems Engineer at Fibertek, Inc. include Systems Engineering; Requirements Management; Model-Based Systems Engineering; Mbse; Systems Integration; Verification; Validation; and Test Planning.
What education is required for Electro-Optical Systems Engineer at Fibertek, Inc.?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in engineering, system engineering, or optics required; and Master's degree preferred.
What category does the Electro-Optical Systems Engineer role belong to?expand_more
Electro-Optical Systems Engineer at Fibertek, Inc. is part of the it job category on Recrutus.
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