Fiber-Optic Technician II

Mission Support and Test Services; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

401k and pension

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mission Support and Test Services (MSTS) seeks a Fiber Optic Technician II to join the Technologies and Operations team at NNSS (Nevada National Security Site). The role involves fabricating fiber optic assemblies, polishing, splicing, testing, and supporting experiments.

Ability to obtain a DOE security clearance and willingness to work underground are required. Relocation may be offered; the company provides medical/dental/vision, a pension and 401k, PTO, holidays, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or HS diploma with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on fiber optic assembly, connectors, and polishing preferred.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and take direction.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality work.
• Follow safety protocols and work independently when needed.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
• Work underground at NNSS is required.
• Willingness to work a 4/10 schedule (Mon-Thu).
• Pre-employment drug test and background checks required.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble fiber optic cables, connectors, and components to precise specs.
• Perform polishing, fusion splicing, testing, and quality checks.
• Support fiber optic tasks for ongoing experiments and projects.
• Work with hand tools, powered tools, and fiber optic test equipment.
• Collaborate with technicians, engineers, and scientists to complete projects on time.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, work instructions, and procedures.
• Support work at the NNSS facility and NLV site.

Skills

Fiber optic assembly

Connectors

Polishing

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree or HS diploma + 2+ years experience

Tools

RL/IL testers

OTDRs

Microscopes

Job description

Job Description

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Our MISSION is to help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by providing high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities through operations, engineering, education, field, and integration services and by acting as environmental stewards to the Site's Cold War legacy. Our VISION is to be the user site of choice for large-scale, high-hazard, national security experimentation, with premier facilities and capabilities below ground, on the ground, and in the air. (See NNSS.gov for our unique capabilities.) Our 2,750+ professional, craft, and support employees are called upon to innovate, collaborate, and deliver on some of the more difficult nuclear security challenges facing the world today.

• MSTS offers our full-time employees highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision; both a pension and a 401k; paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays; relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location); tuition assistance and reimbursement; and more.
• MSTS is a limited liability company consisting of Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell), Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Jacobs), and HII Nuclear Inc.

Responsiblities

Do you want to be part of a national security mission that conducts critical research and development? Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) is seeking a full-time Fiber Optic Technician II to join our team in the Technologies and Operations (T&O) - Optical Mechanical Technologies organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble fiber optic cables, connectors, and specialty components to precise technical specifications.
• Perform fiber optic polishing, fusion splicing, testing, and quality checks to ensure components meet high standards.
• Support the team with fiber optic-related tasks for ongoing experiments and projects.
• Work with basic hand tools, powered tools, and fiber optic test equipment (such as RL/IL testers, OTDRs, and microscopes).
• Collaborate with technicians, engineers, and scientists to complete projects on time.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, work instructions, and procedures.
• Supports work at the NLV facility and Nevada National Security Site (NNSS).

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field or High School diploma/GED plus 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Hands‑on experience with fiber optic cable assembly, connectors, and polishing is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and take direction.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and work independently when needed.
• This is a great opportunity to grow your career in fiber optics while contributing to important national security work. If you're a motivated team player who takes pride in hands‑on technical work, we encourage you to apply.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).
• Ability to work underground and at the Nevada National Security Site is required.
• Willingness to work a 4/10 schedule (Monday-Thursday).
• Pre‑placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

MSTS is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre‑employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants offered employment with MSTS are also subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment. In addition, Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q‑level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship, at least 18 years of age. Reference DOE Order 472.2 (https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-