Night Fiber Optic Technician: Splicing & Testing

Fusion Energy Base; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health insurance

401(k)

Holidays

Vacation days

Sick days

Parental leave

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems in Devens, MA is seeking a Fiber Optic Specialist for the third shift. You will support R&D and production fiber work, including splicing, testing, and integration of fibers into complex designs while minimizing damage and attenuation.

The role requires 4+ years in fiber optics, lab experience with standards, and hands-on use of OTDR/OSA/OBR and power meters. Competitive pay, 15% shift differential, and strong safety culture are offered.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in fiber optics field applications.
• Experience taking attenuation, insertion loss, and spectral measurements with optical tools.
• Lab fiber handling experience with known standards.

Responsibilities

• Handle, route, splice, test and repair thousands of fibers for SPARC fusion machine.
• Mechanically integrate small assemblies with fiber work; install wrappings.
• 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 optics

Lab handling

Measurement skills

Tools

OTDR

OSA

OBR

Power meter

Interrogators

Job description

Commonwealth Fusion Systems in Devens, MA is seeking a Fiber Optic Specialist for the third shift. You will support R&D and production fiber work, including splicing, testing, and integration of fibers into complex designs while minimizing damage and attenuation.

The role requires 4+ years in fiber optics, lab experience with standards, and hands-on use of OTDR/OSA/OBR and power meters. Competitive pay, 15% shift differential, and strong safety culture are offered.