BICSI Field Fiber Optic Engineer (OSP) - Travel-Heavy

Scientific Research Corporation; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Vacation and sick paid time off accrup

11 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Work environment that encourages exell

Job summary

Scientific Research Corporation seeks an Outside Plant (OSP) Fiber Optic Technician with 5+ years of hands-on installation, splicing, testing, and maintenance in outside plant environments. The position requires BICSI certification and TS/SCI clearance, with frequent travel (50–75%) to CONUS/OCONUS locations.

You will operate OTDRs, power meters, and fiber inspection tools, and collaborate with project teams to ensure safe, compliant, and timely completion of work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of outside plant fiber optic installation and maintenance experience.
• BICSI certified technician required (Installer 2, Technician, or OSP Specialist).
• Expert knowledge of fiber optic theory and test equipment (OTDR, meters, scopes).
• Ability to read engineering prints, schematics, and splice diagrams.
• Willingness to travel 50-75% to CONUS and OCONUS locations.

Responsibilities

• Install, splice, terminate, and test fiber optic cables in aerial, underground, and data center settings.
• Operate and interpret OTDRs, light sources, power meters, and fiber inspection scopes.
• Conduct site surveys, document field conditions, and support design/engineering teams.
• Troubleshoot fiber optic systems and perform emergency restoration when needed.
• Maintain detailed records of work, test results, and cable routing; ensure safety compliance.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and field personnel to complete work on time.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Education

BICSI Installer 2 / Technician / OSP Specialist certification

Tools

OTDR

Power meter / Light source

Fiber inspection tools

GIS mapping software

Job description

Scientific Research Corporation seeks an Outside Plant (OSP) Fiber Optic Technician with 5+ years of hands-on installation, splicing, testing, and maintenance in outside plant environments. The position requires BICSI certification and TS/SCI clearance, with frequent travel (50–75%) to CONUS/OCONUS locations.

You will operate OTDRs, power meters, and fiber inspection tools, and collaborate with project teams to ensure safe, compliant, and timely completion of work.