Senior Fiber Optic Systems Engineer

Belcan; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Benefits

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Income Protection

Retirement & Financial Wellbeing

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Job summary

Belcan in Somerville, MA, seeks an experienced Fiber Optic Specialist to support R&D and manufacturing for the SPARC fusion machine, handling, routing, splicing, testing, and integration of thousands of optical fibers.

The role requires hands-on fiber installation, specialty splicing, optical testing with OTDR/OSA/OBR, and collaboration with engineering to develop and improve complex fiber optic systems, plus training technicians and improving safety procedures.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in fiber optics field applications.
• Hands-on experience with fiber handling, installation, splicing, testing, and repair.
• Experience performing attenuation, insertion loss, and spectral analysis measurements.
• Experience using optical testing equipment including OTDR, OSA, OBR, power meters, or similar tools.
• Experience working with fiber optic systems in a laboratory or controlled environment.
• Strong understanding of fiber optic handling standards and best practices.
• Strong attention to detail when working with sensitive optical components.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and communicate findings effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineering and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Handle, route, splice, test, and repair thousands of optical fibers throughout the SPARC fusion machine.
• Perform fiber optic installation, integration, and validation activities in laboratory, manufacturing, and R&D environments.
• Conduct optical measurements including attenuation, insertion loss, and spectral analysis using equipment such as OTDR, OSA, OBR, optical power meters, interrogators, optical multiplexers, optical switches, and fault locators.
• Perform fiber coating removal, recoating, proof-testing, and specialty fiber splicing.
• Support the assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of fiber optic cable assemblies.
• Perform mechanical integration of fiber-related components, including passthrough flanges and fiber enclosures.
• Install composite and polymer wrapping materials for fiber protection and enclosure systems.
• Support fiber optic applications in cryogenic and vacuum environments.
• Train other technicians on proper fiber installation, routing, splicing, and measurement procedures.
• Improve and maintain safe handling procedures for laser and fiber optic systems.
• Document testing results, measurements, and technical findings.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve fiber optic system challenges.
• Support manufacturing and R&D fiber requirements.
• Perform additional technical duties as assigned.

Skills

Fiber optic handling

Splicing and testing

Attenuation measurements

OTDR/OSA testing

Laboratory environment

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Tools

OTDR

OSA

OBR

Power meters

Job description

Belcan in Somerville, MA, seeks an experienced Fiber Optic Specialist to support R&D and manufacturing for the SPARC fusion machine, handling, routing, splicing, testing, and integration of thousands of optical fibers.

The role requires hands-on fiber installation, specialty splicing, optical testing with OTDR/OSA/OBR, and collaboration with engineering to develop and improve complex fiber optic systems, plus training technicians and improving safety procedures.