Fusion-Grade Fiber Optics Technician

Commonwealth Fusion; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 66,124; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with equity

13 Company-wide Holidays

Flexible vacation days

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is seeking a Fiber Optic Specialist to perform all aspects of optical fiber work on the SPARC assembly team, including splicing, testing, and integration into complex design features. The role emphasizes safe handling, process improvement, and collaboration with Operations, Engineering, and Quality.

The position covers first shift, 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, with overtime opportunities during peak periods. 4+ years in fiber optics and lab experience are required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in fiber optics field applications.
• Experience with attenuation, insertion loss, and spectral analysis measurements.
• Experience fiber handling in a lab setting with known standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Fiber optics

Attenuation tests

Lab measurements

Fiber handling

Tools

OTDR

OSA

OBR

Power meter

Job description

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is seeking a Fiber Optic Specialist to perform all aspects of optical fiber work on the SPARC assembly team, including splicing, testing, and integration into complex design features. The role emphasizes safe handling, process improvement, and collaboration with Operations, Engineering, and Quality.

The position covers first shift, 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, with overtime opportunities during peak periods. 4+ years in fiber optics and lab experience are required.