Systems Integrator / Test Engineer

Fibertek Inc; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Excellent benefits

Progressive learning environment

Job summary

A leading developer of laser systems in Herndon, VA, is seeking a Systems Integrator Test Engineer. The ideal candidate must possess a multi-disciplined engineering background and be responsible for the design, integration, and testing of complex systems. You will oversee the development of test processes and documentation, ensuring requirements management and system verification. This role requires a Bachelor's Degree in STEM, along with a minimum of 5 years of experience. An active Secret Clearance is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in Systems Engineering or related fields.
• Experience with space-based, electro-optic hardware integration is a plus.
• U.S. citizenship and an active Secret Clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop test processes and configuration set-ups.
• Design deliverable hardware and test equipment.
• Manage requirements traceability to system verification.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Test requirements development

Systems integration

Verification and validation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Master's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Fibertek, Inc. is a leading developer of laser and electro‑optic systems for the aerospace community, with key contributions to lasers for atmospheric sensing, laser communications, and lidar sensors for NASA, DoD, and commercial customers. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Research and Development Division in Herndon, VA.

As the Systems Integrator Test Engineer, you will need to have a multi‑disciplined engineering education and experience background with knowledge of mechanical, electrical, fluid, power, and computer systems, integration and test. You will support the design, integration, and testing of complex space‑based laser, lidar, electro‑optical, and electronic systems. While most of the work will be hands‑on, as a Systems Integrator/ Test Engineer you will be responsible for coordinating and supporting design efforts; defining test requirements; and generating component, assembly, and system level test documentation; then lead the execution of these integration and test activities.

• Develop test processes, test equipment designs, test configuration set‑ups and systems integration using proven methodologies and techniques.
• Design of deliverable hardware, as well as ground support and special test equipment.
• Requirements management and traceability to system verification and validation.

Job Requirements

Experience and Expertise Required:

• Experience in Systems Engineering and/or other engineering disciplines with an emphasis in test requirements development, test planning, test documentation, and systems integration, verification, and validation.
• Experience with developing and/or managing system requirements.
• Experience with space‑based, electro‑optic hardware integration is a plus.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Active Secret Clearance preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), with a Master’s Degree in engineering preferred.

FIBERTEK, Inc. is a recognized leader in advanced lasers, lidars and laser communication systems providing our DoD, NASA and aerospace customers discriminating capabilities. We pride ourselves in our innovation and customer success focused culture enabled by a creative and relaxed work environment. Fibertek fosters a progressive learning environment that values inspiration, promotes professional challenge and encourages personal growth. We offer a competitive and incentivized compensation package with excellent benefits.

Fibertek, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and experience. Fibertek does not engage in nor permits any discrimination in the workplace.