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Space Techncial Program Manager
Herndon, VA
Job Description
Fibertek has exciting new opportunities to support NASA and DoD Space mission. We are looking for experienced space program managers or systems engineers ready for advancement, to take leading roles in designing and manufacturing spaceflight hardware. Near term projects include NASA LISA, NASA and DoD space lasers and space laser communication systems. Fibertek is looking for multiple PMs and experienced senior systems engineers to join our highly collaborative team in Herndon, VA.
While working as a PM at Fibertek, you will use your Optics, Engineering, Physics, or other related field degree and project management skills to lead the development of advanced lidar, laser and/or optical communications systems to push laser-based technologies into space satellites. We are a leading developer of laser and electro-optic systems for the aerospace community, with critical contributions to lasers for atmospheric sensing, laser communications, and lidar sensors for NASA, DoD, and commercial customers.
Job Duties
As a Fibertek PM, you will exercise considerable latitude in advancing the satellite-based laser-based technologies over a range of maturities from prototype design and demonstration to delivery of operational systems in a military and space environment. This position requires a combination of technical leadership and program management, and you will have diverse responsibilities throughout the development lifecycle. PM responsibilities include leading and directing teams through SRR, PDR, CDR, EDIP and hardware delivery.
Required Skills and Experience
To succeed in this role, you will need the below expertise and experience:- Experience with space hardware engineering and development, preferably of optical systems for military or space missions. Experience with NASA or DoD space program hardware development process a big plus.
- Ten years of professional management experience, including lead systems engineering positions and teams
- Prefer experience with optical systems including laser, lidar, or laser communication programs
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Optics, Engineering, Physics, or another related field
- US Citizen preferred with eligibility to obtain a US Security Clearance
Why Fibertek, Inc?
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 with minimal bureaucracy. 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 and affirmative action employer. Applicants are considered regardless of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law.
If you need assistance or an accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact us at hr@fibertek.com.
Job Summary
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
Paid time off such as PTO, Health insurance, Life insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Retirement benefits or accounts, Healthcare spending or reimbursement accounts, such as FSAs, Long term disability insurance, Short term disability insurance, Tuition assistance, Wellness programs, Employee recognition programs, Relocation assistance, Commuting/travel assistance, Telecommuting options, Workplace perks such as recreation activities, food and coffee, and flexible work schedules!
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
10+ years
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