Sr. Optical Communications Engineer II
NSS
- Herndon, VA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- MS or PhD. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or other related engineering specialties with a minimum of 7 years direct hands-on designing, building, and characterizing optical systems.
- Knowledge of telecommunications standards and industry best practices associated
- Ability to design and execute experiments validating communications system performance and correlate the results with the expected performance.
- Ability to lead space flight hardware builds.
- Experience with modeling and simulation of optical systems using industry standard tools such as MATLAB, MATHCAD, ZEMAX or equivalent software tools
- Developing and setting requirements and design tolerances
- Experience with high-speed electrical circuits and radio frequency systems.
- Strong communication and documentation skills for efficient multidisciplinary coordination
- Ability to develop innovative solutions to complex challenges demonstrating ingenuity and creativity
- Expertise in free space optical communications systems, link budgets, waveforms, standards.
- Understanding of opto-mechanical, thermo-optic tolerance and stability.
- Experience in position navigation and tracking technologies.
- Pointing and tracking expertise.
- Strong background in signal processing
- Strong background in sensors and electronics designs
- Aerospace industry experience.
APPLICANTS MUST HOLD US CITIZENSHIP.Job SummaryCompanyFibertek, Inc.Employment TermRegularEmployment TypeFull TimeSalary and BenefitsPaid 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 EducationMaster's DegreeRequired Experience7 to 20+ yearsWhy Fibertek, Inc? At FIBERTEK, Inc. 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.