Electrical Engineer in Fort Belvoir, Virginia at FIBERTEK, INC.

Fort Belvoir, VA - Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 US (Primary)

Fibertek is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Electrical Engineer to join our Humanitarian Demining Program at Ft. Belvoir, VA. The successful candidate will play a vital role in the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge remote sensing and other technologies that enhance our demining capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Adaptation of commercial off-the-shelf drone-based sensing technologies to support area preparation to support mine and unexploded ordnance (UXO) with critical information of suspect and confirmed hazardous areas prior to entry. Drone/sensor systems include advanced demining sensors such as electro-optical, IR, RGB, multi-spectral, and LiDAR.
• Research and Innovation: Conduct research to identify and integrate new technologies and methodologies that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of mine and UXO detection.
• Testing and Evaluation: Perform rigorous testing and evaluation of HD detection systems to ensure reliability and performance in diverse and challenging environments.
• Ensuring technical tasks are conducted according to plan, end deliverables meet customer specification and quality expectations, and project and program managers are fully informed of technical progress and issues
• Collaboration: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including mechanical engineers, software developers, and field experts, to develop integrated solutions for humanitarian demining.
• Field Support: Provide technical support and expertise during field deployments to ensure the successful implementation and operation of demining technologies.
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare detailed technical reports, documentation, and presentations to communicate findings, progress, and outcomes to stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's or master’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field or 5-10 years relevant job experience.
• Proven experience in the design and development of electrical systems, preferably in the context of sensors and robotics.
• Familiarity with demining technologies or similar applications is highly desirable.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Willingness to travel for field deployments and collaborations as needed.

Salary Range

The annual base salary range for this position is $85,000-$150,000. This range reflects the compensation Fibertek reasonably expects to offer for this role. Placement within the range will depend on factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s experience, education and training, key skills, and relevant market and business considerations.