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Fibertek Inc

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Fibertek Inc, Herndon, Virginia, United States, 22070

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Job Title Senior Mechanical Engineer

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

Job Description Fibertek 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 Mechanical Engineering Department onsite in Herndon, VA. As the Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will design and develop complex laser and electro-optical systems for military and/or aerospace applications. Duties include project team technical leadership from project inception through delivery. The responsibilities require full knowledge of military/aerospace design cycles and general design requirements and development of robust design solutions to meet laser performance specifications. Duties would also include creating detailed CAD models and drawings, analyzing systems thermally and structurally, initiating procurements, supporting assembly and testing of systems, preparing technical reports, and participating in design review meetings.

Leading technical team efforts to create mechanical system laser design solutions and architecture.

Detailing design CAD models and drawings.

Analyzing systems thermally and structurally

Initiating procurements.

Supporting assembly and testing of systems.

Preparing technical reports.

Creating new concepts in support of business development opportunities.

Job Requirements Experience and Expertise Required

Experience in the design and analysis of electro-optical systems for military and/or aerospace applications

Experience in the design of thermal control systems, packaging of electronics, precision mechanisms, and sealed enclosures

Expertise in Creo software

Experience with ANSYS software a plus Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

On-site only

BS in Mechanical Engineering required, MS preferred

15 years relevant experience minimum

About Fibertek 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.

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