Chief Engineer for Laser Communications - FIBERTEK, INC.

Fibertek seeks a Chief Engineer to provide technical leadership for a rapidly expanding portfolio of laser communications systems and technologies that address significant needs in civil, defense, and commercial requirements for widespread high-rate optical communications across multiple orbital domains and uplink/downlink to ground networks.  We have ongoing currently-funded projects as well as a large opportunity space for future growth with new and existing customers that will enable you to shape the future of Fibertek’s role in the development of space-based optical networks.  This position is a unique opportunity to join an organization known worldwide for successfully developing laser-based systems and technologies for the space community and to lead technology developments in a high-growth technology sector.    

The Chief Engineer for Laser Communications will have high-impact responsibilities that include:

• Technical leadership of programs resulting in the successful delivery of space-flight components and systems 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 fiber optics, electro-optical systems, pointing controls, signal processing, structures and mechanisms, and other areas
• Representation as Fibertek’s foremost authority in laser communications systems to key customer communities and industry partners – resulting in offered solutions that are innovative, technically credible, and responsive to current and emerging capability needs
• Oversight of 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

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
• Familiarity with key achievements, demonstrations and/or strategies for organizations driving significant activity in space-based laser communications development including NASA, SDA, DARPA and other Government offices
• Demonstrable expertise in free-space laser communications system concepts and technologies
• Additional expertise in engineering systems and components for aerospace and defense missions
• US Citizen and eligibility to obtain a US Security Clearance
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Bonus Areas:

Skills and experience listed below are considered significant differentiators for candidates that meet the Requirements listed above:

• 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