Night-Shift Fiber Optics Technician for Fusion Lab

Commonwealth Fusion Systems LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

13 Company-wide Holidays

Flexible vacation days

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Professional growth opportunities

Team-building activities

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems LLC is seeking a Fiber Optic Applications Technician to support R&D and production on the SPARC fusion machine. You will handle, splice, test, and integrate thousands of optical fibers while coordinating with Operations, Maintenance, and Quality teams to meet project goals.

This role also involves training teammates and enhancing safety protocols. We value 4+ years in fiber optics, lab experience with standard fiber handling, and hands-on skills with OTDR/OSA/OBR and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct handling, routing, splicing, testing, and repair of thousands of fibers in the SPARC fusion machine.
• Perform mechanical integration of small assemblies with fiber work.
• Install fiber 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 optics

Communication

Attention to detail

Lab fiber handling

Tools

OTDR

OSA

OBR

Power meter

Interrogators

Optical multiplexers

Optical switches

Fault locators

Job description

Commonwealth Fusion Systems LLC is seeking a Fiber Optic Applications Technician to support R&D and production on the SPARC fusion machine. You will handle, splice, test, and integrate thousands of optical fibers while coordinating with Operations, Maintenance, and Quality teams to meet project goals.

This role also involves training teammates and enhancing safety protocols. We value 4+ years in fiber optics, lab experience with standard fiber handling, and hands-on skills with OTDR/OSA/OBR and