Fibertek, Inc.

Fiber Laser Engineer / Technician

Fibertek, Inc.  •  Herndon, VA (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Fiber Laser Systems Engineer / Technician to support the hands-on build, integration, and testing of advanced fiber laser systems in a research laboratory environment. This role is critical to the successful execution of both prototype development efforts and formal deliverable systems

This a long-term and permanent position supporting a 30+ year old company within the DOD and NASA space! This role is 100% onsite at headquarters located in Herndon, VA. (Relocation Bonus available!)


The resource will work closely with engineers and scientists, translating verbal direction, sketches, and partially defined procedures into high-quality hardware and repeatable lab work. This position is well-suited for a technician who has spent years in the lab, understands how research environments evolve, and takes pride in careful execution and mentoring through example.

Key Responsibilities
  • Independently assemble and integrate fiber laser subsystems and multi-stage fiber amplifiers
  • Perform complex fiber handling tasks including splicing, routing, and repair
  • Align optical components and fiber paths with minimal supervision
  • Support early-stage prototype builds where procedures may be incomplete or evolving
  • Execute formal build, acceptance, and qualification testing for deliverable systems
  • Interpret verbal instructions and informal documentation, and help translate them into repeatable build steps
  • Identify build risks, workmanship issues, or design-for-assembly concerns and communicate them to the technical team
  • Accurately document configurations, test results, and lab observations
  • Maintain lab organization, tooling, and best practices
  • Informally mentor junior technicians or new team members through example and guidance
Minimum Requirements
  • 5+ years of hands-on laboratory experience with fiber lasers, optical systems, or photonics hardware
  • Demonstrated experience supporting R&D or prototype development programs
  • Proven ability to work from verbal direction, sketches, and evolving requirements
  • Strong understanding of fiber handling, optical alignment, and laser safety practices
  • High attention to detail, workmanship, and documentation quality
Education
  • Bachelor’s degree, Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent hands-on experience
    (Degree is less important than relevant laboratory experience.)
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience transitioning systems from prototype builds to deliverable hardware
  • Experience with formal acceptance or qualification testing
  • Experience working in small research teams or government/defense-related programs
  • Comfort serving as a “go-to” lab resource for build best practice

Fibertek, Inc.

About Fibertek, Inc.

Fibertek, Inc. develops advanced lasers and electro-optic systems for space and defense applications. Our customers include NASA, the U.S Department of Defense, and several of the leading aerospace prime contractors. With over 30 years of experience developing advanced fiber and bulk solid-state laser and lidar systems, Fibertek is a globally recognized leader and pioneer in our field. Fibertek's 50,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility includes 34 Class IV laser firing labs, electronics labs, wet labs, optical receiver labs, chemical labs and a NASA-certified in-house printed circuit board assembly lab. Fibertek is a fully vertically integrated company with an experienced staff of mechanical, optical, and electrical engineers and scientists, specializing in the development of custom lasers, lidars, 3-D imaging systems, including ground-based, airborne and space-based systems. Our team takes pride in the devices and systems we design and build, allowing us to be at the forefront of advanced laser and sensor system technology.

Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Herndon, VA
Year Founded
1983
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