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Lead Engineer

Norfolk, VA💼 Full-time💰 $120,000–$120,000🗓 2026-09-14 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead technical and design authority for ruggedized fiber optic and connectivity products serving defense, aerospace, and telecommunications markets.

Role type

Senior IC mechanical/electrical systems engineer (product design & development)

Builds

Ruggedized fiber optic termination products, custom cable assemblies, and tool kits for military and commercial communications

Domain

Defense, aerospace, and telecommunications hardware

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

mechanical/electrical/systems engineering, product design lifecycle management, CAD/GD&T, test planning & validation, root-cause analysis, DFM/DFA, ISO 9001/AS9100 compliance, project leadership

Preferred skills

fiber optic interconnects (MIL Circular/MT/MPO), ruggedized electronics, SolidWorks/AutoCAD, FEA/CAE, supplier qualification, military standards (MIL-STD, IEC, TIA)

Technologies

SolidWorks, AutoCAD, FEA, CAE, CMM, optical/RF test equipment

Responsibilities

Lead and coach engineering teams on multidisciplinary projects; translate requirements into design inputs and acceptance criteria; drive design reviews, prototyping, and V&V; manage configuration control and change management; resolve field and production issues; partner with Quality, Operations, and Sales to execute design transfer

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities

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