Posted 2mo ago

Technical Program Manager

@ Fibertek, Inc.
Herndon, Virginia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:establish parameters, lead teams, report status
Requirements Summary:BS in engineering; 5-10 years design/build/test; 5+ years program management with electro-optic or laser systems; systems engineering; strong communication; US citizenship.
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Fibertek, Inc. (www.fibertek.com) is a leading developer of laser and electro-optical systems for the aerospace community, with key contributions to earth-sensing, laser communications, and lidar sensors for NASA, DoD, and commercial customers. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to lead a group of highly specialized experts to develop new laser transmitter subsystems, lidar systems, and space-based communications systems. As the Technical Program Manager, you will interface with the customer and develop system design concepts that meet program objectives. The workload will at times include multiple concurrent projects, with a mix of small, quick-turn projects and larger, longer-term projects.

Your role will include:

  • Establish system key performance parameters; and the requirements flow-down to subsystems

  • Lead engineering and manufacturing teams through the end-to-end development of active electro-optic systems

  • Assign tasks to program team members and set/communicate program priorities and goals

  • Keep senior management appraised of status/issues (technical, programmatic, workforce)

Experience and expertise required:

  • BS engineering, MS engineering preferred

  • 5 to 10 years of design, build and test experience

  • Minimum of 5 years program management experience with electro-optic or laser systems

  • Systems engineering experience

  • Strong communication and documentation skills

  • Excellent customer interfacing skills

  • US citizenship required

 

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.