Electrical 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

Herndon, VA - Herndon, VA 20171 US (Primary)

Job Description

Use your electrical engineering skills to design and build electro-optical systems to push boundaries for NASA and DoD. Fibertek is looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our Herndon, VA location to contribute to the development of laser products within our R&D team. By taking on both short and long-term projects, you will use your versatility to bring uncharted laser research to the aerospace industry. You will work within a collaborative environment while empowered to make decisions in your area of expertise. You will have a manageable workload, and have the benefit of both your team and senior leadership support. In developing, verifying, and upgrading the electronics in Fibertek's electro-optical systems, you will handle a wide range of engineering tasks, including circuit board development, firmware (FPGA & CPU) development, cable/harness design, and documentation. This will also include board and system-level integration and testing and troubleshooting. You will work on multiple concurrent projects, with a mix of small, short, quick-turn projects and more extensive, long-term projects.

Job Requirements

• BSEE with 5-8 years of applicable work experience.
• Experience with circuit board design, integration, and troubleshooting.
• Comfortable working hands-on and will participate in field tests and experiments.
• Experience using electrical lab equipment as part of embedded system development.

Bonus Areas

• MSEE
• Experience developing hi-rel military and/or space-flight electronics
• Experience with FPGA/CPLD design, simulation, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with embedded CPU/Microcontroller firmware development, integration, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with LIDAR systems

Salary Range

The annual base salary range for this position is $100,000-$160,000. This range reflects the compensation Fibertek reasonably expects to offer for this role. Placement within the range will depend on factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's experience, education and training, key skills, and relevant market and business considerations.