Lead Aerospace Payload Systems Engineer

Fibertek Inc; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Flexible work schedules

9/8/80 alternate workweek

Job summary

Fibertek, Inc. in Herndon, VA is seeking lead systems engineers to mentor and guide cross‑functional teams in requirements flowdowns, interface management, integration & test planning, and technical leadership for space‑based lasers and electro‑optical systems.

The role emphasizes developing requirements, verification, and test strategies while collaborating with program leadership and stakeholders on NASA/DoD projects. U.S. citizenship and potential TS clearance are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience with the design and testing of engineering or scientific instrumentation.
• Proficient in the fundamental principles of optics.
• Experience with at least one of: spaceflight hardware, electro‑optical systems, hardware systems engineering.
• Written and verbal technical communication skills; leadership experience preferred.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Hold or can acquire a Secret or Top‑Secret Clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work in cross‑functional teams with program managers, scientists, and engineers to develop new technologies and laser systems for military and space applications.
• Investigate technical issues and support their resolution.
• Develop flowdown of technical requirements and maintain requirement documents and databases.
• Requirement verification and tracking.
• Track and manage technical resources such as mass, volume, and power.
• Develop test plans and participate in test execution.
• Manage documentation of internal and external system interfaces.
• Lead and/or execute special projects at the direction of program leadership.
• Prepare technical documentation for internal stakeholders and/or external customers.
• Present at technical reviews.

Skills

Systems engineering

Leadership

Technical communication

Requirements flowdown

Cross-functional teamwork

Job description

Fibertek, Inc. in Herndon, VA is seeking lead systems engineers to mentor and guide cross‑functional teams in requirements flowdowns, interface management, integration & test planning, and technical leadership for space‑based lasers and electro‑optical systems.

The role emphasizes developing requirements, verification, and test strategies while collaborating with program leadership and stakeholders on NASA/DoD projects. U.S. citizenship and potential TS clearance are preferred.