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Senior Mechanical Engineer

fibertek
Herndon, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/24/2026
Job Title
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Location
Herndon, VA - Herndon, VA 20171 US (Primary)
Job Description

As a Sr. Mechanical Engineer, you will design and develop complex laser and electro-optical systems for military and/or aerospace applications.  Duties include project team technical leadership from project inception through delivery.  The responsibilities require full knowledge of military/aerospace design cycles and general design requirements and development of robust design solutions to meet laser performance specifications.  Duties would also include creating detailed CAD models and drawings, analyzing systems thermally and structurally, initiating procurements, supporting assembly and testing of systems, preparing technical reports, and participating in design review meetings.

Essential Job Duties:

  • Leading technical team efforts to create mechanical system laser design solutions and architecture.
  • Detailing design CAD models and drawings.
  • Analyzing systems thermally and structurally
  • 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

Experience and Expertise Required:

  • Experience in the design and analysis of electro-optical systems for military and/or aerospace applications
  • Experience in the design of thermal control systems, packaging of electronics, precision mechanisms, and sealed enclosures
  • 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
  • On-site only
  • BS in Mechanical Engineering required, MS preferred
  • 15 years relevant experience minimum
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.

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