{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"91fc51bfb2c3686db95443ba","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/91fc51bfb2c3686db95443ba","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/91fc51bfb2c3686db95443ba","title":"Program Chief Engineer","description":"Req Id:206\r\nJob Title:Program Chief Engineer\r\nLocation: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 Fiberteks 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 Fiberteks technical approach and progress toward delivery.\r\nEssential Job Duties:\r\nThe Program Chief Engineer will have high-impact responsibilities that include:\r\nTechnical leadership of select programs resulting in the successful delivery of laser-based systems and technologies that demonstrate new operational capabilities critical to national interests in defense and space exploration\r\nResponsibility for verified compliance with all technical performance, environmental, and functional requirements\r\nSupport the Program Manager and company leadership to develop execution plans that are achievable, measurable, and reflect company and mission priorities\r\nRepresentation of Fibertek serving as the main point of contact to customers and mission partners on system design and technical progress\r\nLeadership and mentoring of a diverse and extremely talented program team of engineers and scientists with expertise across related disciplines including laser physics, electro-optics, systems engineering, electronics, signal processing, and others\r\nLeadership of teams through major technical decisions and analyses that have a high impact on program success, including architecture development, design trades, anomaly resolution & troubleshooting, and system verification methods\r\nGuidance and review of teams preparing for program milestone reviews including Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews, Test Readiness Reviews, Delivery and Acceptance Reviews, and/or other technical milestones\r\nProvide input on the development and adoption of engineering tools and best-practices that enhance the efficiency and operational success of engineering development programs and incorporate design features that enable predictable manufacturing following initial development and demonstrationJob Requirements:Experience and Expertise Required:\r\nMasters or PhD degree in a relevant engineering or applied-science field\r\n>10 years professional experience including demonstrated success leading large and diverse technical teams in an engineering or technology-development organization\r\nSpecific experience engineering, qualifying, and delivering electro-optical systems for US space and/or military applications\r\nTechnical expertise in one or more of the following skill areas: laser systems, LIDAR sensors, optical communication systems, optical systems engineering, and/or qualification of systems and technologies for aerospace and defense\r\nFamiliarity with industry-standard engineering tools in one or more disciplines: requirements tracking and verification, model-based systems engineering, circuit design and simulation, thermal and structural analysis, optical design and tolerance analysis, and/or others\r\nExceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to concisely articulate how technical solutions and maturation plans are innovative, technically credible, and responsive to current and emerging mission needs\r\nUS Citizenship and eligibility to obtain a US Security Clearance\r\nPI1c8cb2ffda7f-26289-39993214","company":"Fibertek","rawCompany":"fibertek","city":"Silver Spring","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-05-04T01:23:00.185Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"}],"industries":[{"code":"927110","title":"Space Research and Technology","slug":"space-research-and-technology"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Chief Engineer","description":"Req Id:206\r\nJob Title:Program Chief Engineer\r\nLocation: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 Fiberteks diverse technology portfolio of laser systems & technologies, lidar sensors, and laser communications systems. 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