Mechanical Engineer

Job Title

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 part of the Mechanical Engineering project team, you will design and develop complex laser and electro-optical systems for military and/or aerospace applications.

Duties include creating detailed CAD models and drawings, analyzing systems, initiating procurements, supporting assembly and testing of systems, preparing technical reports, and participating in design review meetings.

Duties will include:

• Leading efforts to create mechanical system design solutions and architecture.
• Detailed design CAD models and drawings.
• Analyzing systems, initiating procurements.
• Supporting assembly and testing of systems.
• Preparing technical reports.
• Leading design review meetings.
• Creating new concepts in support of business development opportunities.

Job Requirements

Expertise and experience required:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering required
• MS of Mechanical Engineering preferred
• 5-10 years relevant experience minimum
• 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
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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 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.

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