FIBERTEK, INC.

Req Id: 246 Job Title: Senior Facilities Manager Location: Herndon, VA - Herndon, VA 20171 US (Primary) Job Description: The Senior Facilities Manager is responsible for the overall operation, maintenance, safety, security, and continuous improvement of 70,000 square feet of space across two adjacent buildings. The space includes engineering labs, clean rooms, manufacturing space, and office operations. This position ensures that all building systems, infrastructure, and work environments are safe, reliable, clean, compliant, and capable of supporting business operations with minimal disruption. The Senior Facilities Manager oversees the maintenance of all building infrastructure and related company assets, supervises Facilities personnel (two custodians), manages contractors and vendors, coordinates facility improvement projects, and serves as the primary liaison with the property landlord. The role requires strong leadership, excellent organizational skills,...

Req Id: 245 Job Title: Quality Assurance Specialist Location: Herndon, VA - Herndon, VA 20171 US (Primary) Job Description: The Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for verifying that materials, components, assemblies, documentation, and manufacturing activities comply with applicable engineering requirements, contractual obligations, quality procedures, and industry standards. Essential duties include: Perform receiving, in-process, electronic, optical, cable, printed wiring assembly, and opto-mechanical hardware inspections. Review purchase orders, engineering drawings, specifications, bills of material, material certifications, test reports, special-process certifications, certificates of conformance, supplier documentation, and other technical records to determine applicable acceptance requirements and verify that all required documentation is complete, accurate, and traceable to the delivered product. Conduct visual and dimensional inspections...

Req Id: 209 Job Title: Senior Firmware Engineer Location: Herndon, VA - Herndon, VA 20171 US (Primary) 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 an experienced Firmware Engineer to contribute to the development of products on our Research and Development Division in Herndon VA. As part of our R&D division, you would join our firmware team to develop, integrate, and test our firmware products in Fibertek’s spaced-based, electro-optical systems. Essential Job Duties Lead and contribute to firmware architecture and implementation for space-based electro-optical payloads and laser systems Perform end-to-end firmware development lifecycle: from requirements analysis through design, coding, simulation, verification, and...

Req Id: 206 Job Title: Program Chief Engineer Location: Herndon, VA - Herndon, VA 20171 US (Primary) Job Description: Fibertek seeks a Program Chief Engineer to provide technical leadership for one or more programs in Fibertek’s diverse technology portfolio of laser systems & technologies, lidar sensors, and laser communications systems. Fibertek is a recognized industry leader in delivering critical laser-based technologies that enable next generation missions for military and space applications. As a Program Chief Engineer you will provide technical leadership to advanced development programs through systematic engineering and delivery of first-of-kind systems for initial demonstration or qualification on operational airborne or space missions. This role will be the last line of authority for major program-level technical decisions and the first line of communication to customers and mission partners regarding Fibertek’s technical approach and progress...

Req Id: 203 Job Title: Senior Solid-State Laser Engineer / Technical Lead Location: Herndon, VA - Herndon, VA 20171 US (Primary) Job Description: We are seeking a Senior Solid-State Laser Engineer / Technical Lead to drive the architecture, development, and delivery of advanced solid-state laser systems for airborne and space-based government aerospace programs. This individual will serve as both a d eep technical authority and a program catalyst — leading laser system design while motivating cross-functional teams to execute on aggressive technical milestones. The ideal candidate combines strong theoretical and modeling expertise with demonstrated experience pushing complex hardware programs from concept through integration and qualification. Key Responsibilities: Technical Leadership Architect and lead development of advanced solid-state laser systems including: Oscillators (linear and ring) MOPA (Master Oscillator Power Amplifier)...

Req Id: 205 Job Title: R&D Manufacturing Director Location: Herndon, VA - Herndon, VA 20171 US (Primary) Job Description: Fibertek is seeking a hands-on R&D Manufacturing Director to lead manufacturing of first-of-kind prototypes, demonstration units, and initial low-rate production units for laser and electro-optical systems used in aerospace and space programs. This includes deliverable engineering development units (EDUs) and flight units as well as low-rate initial production. In addition to manufacturing execution, this role oversees production planning, Assembly Integration and Test (AI&T) processes, and manufacturing engineering across the R&D organization. This is not a purely managerial role. The Director will be actively involved in day-to-day manufacturing execution while improving Fibertek’s manufacturing capability, including updating core processes, leading implementation efforts for a Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and...

Req Id: 236 Job Title: Configuration Management Specialist Location: Herndon, VA - Herndon, VA 20171 US (Primary) Job Description: Fibertek, Inc. is a Herndon, Virginia-based aerospace and defense company specializing in advanced laser, lidar, optical communications, and electro-optical technologies and we’re seeking a Configuration Management Specialist (CMS) to join our team. Fibertek develops mission-critical solutions for NASA, the Department of Defense, and other government and commercial customers and as a member of the Configuration & Document Management team, you will play a key role in maintaining the integrity, traceability, and control of the configuration data and documentation that supports these efforts. Key responsibilities of the Configuration Management Specialist include managing configuration baselines, product structures, BOMs, engineering changes, and configuration status accounting activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong...

Req Id: 231 Job Title: Aerospace Payload Systems Engineer Location: Herndon, VA - Herndon, VA 20171 US (Primary) Job Description: At Fibertek, space-based lasers are our specialty – we develop cutting-edge, one-of-a-kind lasers and electro-optical systems for atmospheric sensing, laser communications, and lidar sensors for NASA, DoD, and other aerospace customers. We are looking for future lead systems engineers to join our growing team. Join us, and you will work with our veteran lead systems engineers in requirements flowdowns, interface management, integration & test planning, and multi-disciplinary technical leadership while being mentored in the skills required to lead a program in the future. If you have a broad base of technical knowledge, the communication skills to work with a variety of technical backgrounds, and the desire to learn the arts of systems engineering and technical leadership, then we are eager to hear from you! Duties and...

Req Id: 188 Job Title: Senior Solid State Laser Systems Technician Location: Herndon, VA - Herndon, VA 20171 US (Primary) Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Solid-State Laser Systems Technician to support the hands-on assembly, integration, alignment, and testing of advanced solid-state laser systems in a research laboratory environment. This role works closely with laser, mechanical, and electrical engineers to execute builds based on verbal direction, sketches, and evolving documentation , particularly during early-stage prototype development. As systems mature, the technician will also support formalized build and acceptance testing for deliverable hardware intended for operation in demanding environments. The ideal candidate is a senior technician who is comfortable working in a research setting, can independently execute complex optical builds, and brings strong workmanship and lab discipline without owning the underlying laser...

Req Id: 172 Job Title: Senior Technical Program Manager Location: Herndon, VA - Herndon, VA 20171 US (Primary) Job Description: Fibertek is a recognized industry leader in developing and delivering mission critical laser based technologies included in next generation military and space missions. We are expanding our team and seeking several Senior Technical Program Managers (Sr. TPMs) to lead programs across our diverse portfolio of laser systems, lidar sensors, and laser communications technologies. Program opportunities range from $5M to greater than $100M. The Sr. TPM is a hands on, technically adept program leader who thrives in a fast paced R&D environment. In this role, you will serve as the primary customer interface, leading multidisciplinary teams of engineering and operations staff and working directly with NASA and major aerospace and defense partners. You will be responsible for ensuring that each program assigned meets its scope, schedule, cost,...

Req Id: 234 Job Title: Solid-State Laser Systems Technician Location: Herndon, VA - Herndon, VA 20171 US (Primary) Job Description: Join a team developing cutting-edge laser hardware for spaceflight applications and other mission-critical national programs. As a Junior Solid-State Laser Systems Technician, you will support the hands-on assembly, preparation, and testing of advanced optical and laser subassemblies used in next-generation photonics systems. This role focuses on hands-on build support, mechanical and optical subassembly preparation, laboratory organization, and assisting engineering staff and senior technicians with ongoing prototype and production-related activities. The position is well suited for an early-career technician or hands-on individual interested in precision laboratory and hardware assembly work. Key Responsibilities Assist with assembly and preparation of laser and optical subassemblies Perform precision mechanical assembly,...

Req Id: 230 Job Title: Lead Aerospace Payload Systems Engineer Location: Herndon, VA - Herndon, VA 20171 US (Primary) 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 other aerospace customers. We are looking for an experienced Aerospace Payload Systems Engineer to join our R&D team in Herndon, Virginia. As the Lead Aerospace Payload Systems Engineer, you will lead multidisciplinary engineering teams in the development, assembly, and test of spaceflight or airborne hardware systems. This requires a working knowledge of development processes, performance and environmental testing, and systems integration. You will identify and lead the mitigation of program technical risks and manage the definition and documentation of program interfaces. You will develop rigorous systems...

Req Id: 202 Job Title: Subcontracts Manager Location: Herndon, VA - Herndon, VA 20171 US (Primary) Job Description: The Subcontracts Manager is responsible for managing subcontracts across all divisions ensuring compliance with contracting policies and procedures in accordance with federal regulations, company policies and procedures. Job Requirements: Experience and Expertise Required: Sound understanding of U.S. Government Contract flow-down clauses. Excellent working knowledge of standard concepts, rules, regulations, and practices relating to U.S. Government Contracting, including familiarity with the FAR, DFARS, Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) requirements. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word. Must be self-motivated and detailed oriented, have excellent customer service skills, and...

Req Id: 233 Job Title: Laser Component Cleaning Technician Location: Herndon, VA - Herndon, VA 20171 US (Primary) Job Description: Join our innovative manufacturing team as a Laser Component Cleaning Technician, where you will play a critical role in ensuring the cleanliness, quality, and performance of precision laser system components. This position is responsible for cleaning, inspecting, and maintaining sensitive laser and optical parts in a controlled manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, and committed to maintaining high quality standards. Essential Job Duties: Perform precision cleaning of laser and optical components using approved solvents, tools, and cleaning methods. Inspect components for contamination, defects, or damage and report nonconforming parts. Follow detailed work instructions, cleaning procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Operate and maintain cleaning...

Req Id: 173 Job Title: Electronics Technician Location: Herndon, VA - Herndon, VA 20171 US (Primary) Job Description: Fibetek is seeking a detail-oriented and certified Electronics Technician to support the assembly, inspection, testing, and rework of high-reliability electronic systems for aerospace and defense applications. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with IPC J-STD-001 standards and a strong understanding of electronic components, soldering techniques, cable assembly, and quality assurance practices in a regulated environment. Key Responsibilities: Assemble, solder, and inspect electronic components and circuit card assemblies (CCAs) in accordance with IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 standards. Perform cable and wire harness assembly in compliance with IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards. Conduct functional and diagnostic testing of electronic assemblies and printed circuit boards (PCBs) using standard test equipment. Perform rework and repair...