Fiber Optic Specialist

Cfsenergy; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cfsenergy in Somerville, MA is seeking an experienced fiber optics technician to handle, route, splice, test, and repair thousands of fibers within our SPARC fusion system. You will assist with mechanical integration and protective wrappings, and contribute to R&D fiber requirements.

The role emphasizes safety, training others, and collaboration with engineering to improve laser and fiber handling processes while meeting strict standards in a lab environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in fiber optics field applications.
• Experience with attenuation, insertion loss, spectral analysis using OTDR/OSA/OBR/power meter.
• Lab-based fiber handling with known standards.
• 7+ years experience in fiber optics field applications.
• Experience with distributed sensing arrays.
• Experience with polyimide and coated fibers.
• At least 1 year teaching/training fiber splicing techniques.
• Experience designing/building fiber cable assemblies, especially in cryogen and vacuum conditions.
• Experience working in restricted spaces or odd positions.

Responsibilities

• Handle, route, splice, test, and repair thousands of fibers across the SPARC fusion machine.
• Perform mechanical integration of small assemblies adjacent to fiber work.
• Install composite or polymer wrappings for fibers and enclosures.
• Train technicians in installation, splicing, routing, and measurement procedures.
• Improve safety protocols for laser and fiber optic handling.
• Fulfill manufacturing and R&D fiber needs.

Skills

Fiber coating removal

Fiber re-coating

Specialty fiber splicing

Fiber proof-testing

Measurement & analysis with OTDR/OSA/|

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Job description

This position involves handling, routing, splicing, testing, and repairing thousands of optical fibers throughout the SPARC fusion machine, as well as mechanical integration, installation of protective wrappings, training, safety improvements, and fulfilling R&D fiber requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct the handling, routing, splicing, testing, and potential repair of thousands of fibers throughout the SPARC fusion machine
• Perform mechanical integration of small assemblies adjacent or in conjunction with the fiber work, such as passthrough flanges and enclosures for the fibers
• Install composite or polymer wrappings for the fibers and their enclosures
• Train other technicians as needed in the proper installation, splicing, routing, and measurement procedures
• Improve safety protocols for laser and fiber optic handling
• Fulfill manufacturing and R&D fiber needs

Qualifications and Experience

• 4+ years experience in fiber optics field applications
• Experience with taking attenuation, insertion loss, and spectral analysis measurements using various measurement equipment (such as OTDR, OSA, OBR, power meter, etc.)
• Must have experience fiber handling in a lab setting with known standards
• 7+ years experience in fiber optics field applications
• Experience in utilizing distributed sensing arrays
• Experience with polyimide and a variety of coated fibers
• At least 1 year experience in teaching and/or training fiber splicing techniques and cable assemblies
• Experienced with designing, building, and testing fiber cable assemblies, particularly in cryogen and vacuum conditions
• Experience performing fiber optic work in environments with limited space or requiring odd positions

Skills

• Fiber coating removal
• Fiber re-coating
• Specialty fiber splicing
• Fiber proof‑testing
• Measurement and analysis techniques with optical tools and equipment such as interrogators, optical multiplexers, optical switches, fault locators, OTDR, etc.
• Knowledgeable about various optics sensing techniques and optical attenuation/insertion loss mechanisms
• Basic Materials Science knowledge
• Good communication skills
• Good attention to detail

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Stooping, typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
• May need to operate in small confined places in odd locations
• Work locations could include being on platforms around 25 feet high
• Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics
• Willingness to travel or work required nights, weekends, or on-call occasionally

This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, “Export Control Laws”). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.

We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law.