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MANTECH seeks a skilled Audio Visual (AV) Fiber Technician to support the buildout and sustainment of IP-based video distribution systems aboard U.S. Navy ships in Norfolk, VA
. This is an on-site opportunity.
This opportunity is ideal for candidates with hands‑on experience in fiber optic cable fabrication, installation, and maintenance in both lab and shipboard environments. As an AV Fiber Technician, you will assist in the configuration and life‑cycle support of unclassified video broadcast and surveillance systems, playing a vital role in ensuring reliable video communications across multiple maritime platforms.
Responsibilities- Design, integrate, install, and maintain fiber optic systems for shipboard broadcast television, closed‑circuit video surveillance, and entertainment and training systems aboard Navy, Coast Guard, and Military Sealift Command vessels
- Interpret and apply system drawings, equipment schematics, and cable run sheets
- Integrate and mount equipment in racks; fabricate, run, and terminate fiber and copper cables; perform system‑level testing and troubleshooting
- Install, repair, and validate performance of fiber optic systems
- Conduct cable testing, including optical continuity and conformance checks, following established standards
- Identify and resolve defects in fiber optic products and services
- Maintain documentation and service records for fiber optic components and test activities
- Adhere to all safety protocols during fabrication, installation, and maintenance operations in both lab and shipboard settings
- High School Diploma or Graduate Equivalent Degree (GED)
- 3+ years of experience in fiber optic cable fabrication, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
- 3+ years of experience interpreting technical documentation, wiring schematics, and equipment diagrams
- 2+ years of experience diagnosing and repairing television, video surveillance, or related distribution systems
- Strong working knowledge of fiber optic systems, including tools, components, optical testing, and signal validation
- Familiarity with U.S. Navy or other shipboard installation regulations, safety standards, and procedures
- Proficiency with desktop and laptop computers for system documentation, configuration, and maintenance tracking
- Familiarity with RF television distribution systems using coaxial and fiber optic cabling
- Understanding of video surveillance infrastructure and equipment
- Exposure to satellite receiving and IP-based television systems
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of tools, equipment, or materials
- Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, and multiple flights of stairs aboard naval vessels
- Ability to walk long distances on ship decks and piers in various weather conditions
- Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and work in confined or elevated spaces for extended periods
- Ability to board and disembark ships using gangways, planks, or temporary access structures
- Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow shipboard safety protocols
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