Shipboard Fiber Optics Technician – Navy-Ready

Fiber Broadband; Norfolk, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

kSARIA Service Corporation in Norfolk, VA seeks skilled Fiber Optics Technicians for its East Coast Field Services Division. You will install, test, and maintain fiber optic cabling aboard US Navy ships, following MIL-STD and NAVY standards.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, 3–5 years of shipboard experience, and certification or ability to certify in fiber optic connectorization. Must be able to obtain SECRET clearance and travel as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of experience preferred.
• Certification or ability to certify in fiber optic connectorization and inspection per Navy Standard Item 009-73 and MIL-STD-2042.
• Must be able to obtain SECRET clearance.
• Pass drug test and background check for Navy access.
• Ability to read and follow requirements, drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs or more and work on ladders/ships.

Responsibilities

• Read, understand and follow customer work item instructions, drawings and cable routing diagrams to install, tag and band fiber optic cable assemblies on board US Navy Ships.
• Use customer wiring list drawings for termination of fiber optic connectors in accordance with Military Standards and NAVY Standard Items.
• Use optical test equipment with NAVY standards to test installed cable assemblies.
• Troubleshoot and repair damaged or non-conforming cable assemblies to meet specifications.
• Document and maintain detailed test and inspection records for all cable assemblies.
• Ensure proper setup and calibration of termination and test equipment.

Skills

Fiber optics

Cable termination

NAVY standards

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Optical test equipment

Job description

kSARIA Service Corporation in Norfolk, VA seeks skilled Fiber Optics Technicians for its East Coast Field Services Division. You will install, test, and maintain fiber optic cabling aboard US Navy ships, following MIL-STD and NAVY standards.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, 3–5 years of shipboard experience, and certification or ability to certify in fiber optic connectorization. Must be able to obtain SECRET clearance and travel as required.