Aerospace Electro-Optical Systems Engineer

FIBERTEK, INC.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Fibertek, Inc. in Herndon, VA is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and build electro-optical systems for NASA and DoD programs. The role involves circuit board design, FPGA/CPU firmware development, cable/harness design, and system-level testing.

The ideal candidate holds a BSEE with 5–8 years of experience and is comfortable with hands-on lab work and field tests. A MSEE or space/military electronics background is a plus.

Qualifications

• BSEE required with 5–8 years of applicable experience.
• Experience in circuit board design, integration, and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on with electrical lab equipment for embedded system development.
• Willingness to participate in field tests and experiments.
• MSEE or space/military electronics experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and build electro-optical systems for aerospace applications.
• Develop, verify, and upgrade electronics for Fibertek's systems.
• Perform board and system-level integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Contribute to FPGA/CPU firmware development and documentation.
• Work on multiple concurrent projects with both quick-turn and long-term timelines.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Circuit board design

Embedded systems

Troubleshooting

Lab equipment usage

Education

BSEE

MSEE

Tools

FPGA/CPLD design

Embedded CPU firmware

LIDAR systems

Job description

Fibertek, Inc. in Herndon, VA is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and build electro-optical systems for NASA and DoD programs. The role involves circuit board design, FPGA/CPU firmware development, cable/harness design, and system-level testing.

The ideal candidate holds a BSEE with 5–8 years of experience and is comfortable with hands-on lab work and field tests. A MSEE or space/military electronics background is a plus.