Fiber Winding Technician

Leidos; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Undersea Systems Division seeks a Precision Fiber Optics Winding Technician to support fabrication, assembly, and quality assurance of precision wound fiber optics packs, and to assist in developing winding lab infrastructure. The role is hands-on, mechanically inclined, and suitable for dynamic field and marine environments.

The ideal candidate will perform OTDR tests, splice and test fiber connections, read engineering prints, and work with NC lathes, drill presses, and milling machines

Qualifications

• Citizenship required and ability to obtain/maintain SECRET clearance.
• Requires strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting.
• Must create and maintain clean workspaces and log quality data.
• Must handle hazardous materials responsibly (solvents, polyurethane).
• Ability to work in lab, shop, dockside and at-sea environments with physical demands.

Responsibilities

• Winding precision fiber-optic packs and supporting lab infrastructure.
• Follow rigorous quality standards and maintain quality records.
• Perform OTDR testing and test fiber-optic connections as needed.
• Read and interpret engineering prints; build to specifications.
• Operate or learn NC lathes, drill presses and milling machines; use hand tools.

Skills

Precision winding

Quality control

Fiber-optic testing

Fiber-optic assembly

Engineering drawings

Machining & fabrication

NC machining tools

HAZMAT handling

Tools

NC lathes

Drill presses

Milling machines

Job description

Leidos' Undersea Systems Division is seeking a skilled Precision Fiber Optics Winding Technician to support fabrication, assembly, quality assurance of precision wound fiber optics packs and support maintenance of specialized equipment used in fabrication. This technician will have tasks to assist in development of infrastructure for the winding lab in which they will be working.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, mechanically inclined, organized, and comfortable operating in dynamic field and marine environments.

Skills & Key Responsibilities

Precision Fiber-Optic Winding

• No experience in fiber winding is required.
• We are looking for 5+ years of experience in skilled technician work in fields including but not limited to: Machining, electrician, metal fabrication, PCB Fabrication, etc...
• Ability to stay on task for 8 hours continuous when winding, with only necessary breaks.

Quality Control

• Ability to follow rigorous quality standards.
• Ability to maintain meticulous records on quality assurance.
• Ability to follow and log information in work orders.

Fiber-Optic Assembly & Testing

• Ability to perform OTDR diagnostic testing. No previous experience required.
• Ability to handle, splice and test fiber optic connections. No previous experience required.

General Assembly & Fabrication

• Ability to read & interpret engineering prints and build to them.
• Ability to use or learn to use NC lathes, drill presses and milling machines.
• General hand tool skills.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance .
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting capability.
• Creating, maintaining and working in clean workspaces.
• Handling of HAZMAT materials, such as solvents and polyurethane.
• Physical ability to: Navigate lab, office, and warehouse environments-including frequent movement around piers, docks, and facility spaces-with the ability to stoop, kneel, reach for extended periods, and transport objects weighing up to 50 lbs. across the facility.
• Use hands to precisely operate machinery, tools, and computer equipment.
• Climb ladders up to 20 ft and work comfortably in loud production environments, various temperatures, and inclement weather. This includes a willingness to work aboard marine vessels of various sizes, occasionally on an overnight basis.

Work Environment & Schedule

This position requires a combination of laboratory, fabrication shop, dockside, and at-sea operational support. Candidates should be comfortable working in fast-paced technical environments with shifting priorities and mission-driven schedules. The work schedule is 9/80B, which includes every other Friday off. The work is on-site only.

About Leidos - Undersea Systems Division

The Leidos Undersea Systems Division develops and supports advanced maritime and undersea technologies for national security, oceanographic research, and defense applications. Our teams deliver innovative engineering and operational solutions supporting critical undersea missions worldwide.

SUBSEAMSS

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

September 25, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $48,100.00 - $86,950.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.