Fiber Optics Hardware Engineer

Minimum Clearance Required Secret

Location Pascagoula, MS, US

Date Posted

Category Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory Hardware Engr

Schedule Full-Time

Shift Day Job

Travel No

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain None

Potential for Remote Work

SAIC is seeking a Hardware Engineer with expertise in fiber optics for shipboard Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5

ISR) systems. This program will be part of a transformative venture, driving the future of next generation afloat mission effectiveness through the integration of cutting-edge commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) systems and network technologies using fiber-optic infrastructure.

• Work with a variety of engineering documents, including interface control documents, cable block diagrams, wiring diagrams, and fiber-optic cable topology.
• Support Stage 4 and Stage 5 test procedures for integrated C5
  
  ISR and COTS systems.
• Ensure system accuracy and readiness through review, updates, and maintenance of engineering documentation.

• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and two (2) years or more relevant experience in hardware engineering (focused on fiber optics infrastructure); a B.S. degree may be offset with an additional four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Experience installing or maintaining fiber optic networks, including fiber optic cables, coaxial, cat 5/6 cables and fiber cable termination and splicing using appropriate tools.

• Must have an active secret clearance on the first day of employment.

• Fiber optic certification (e.g., ETA Certified Fiber Optic Technician [CFOT], FOA Certification, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with COTS communication systems that leverage fiber optic infrastructure, such as
  • Cisco routers and switches (e.g., Catalyst or Nexus models).
  • Juniper networking equipment.
  • Media converters for fiber-to-copper integration.
  • Network Interface Cards (NICs) supporting fiber.
  • Patch panels and optical splitter equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and AutoCAD.
• Experience with fiber optics test equipment (e.g., LED and laser light sources, power meters, optical time-domain reflectometer, optical loss test set, optical video inspection system, and/or optical leak detector).
• Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) IA Level II – Security+ certification, or CSSIP or equivalent, or willing to obtain within 180 days of onboarding.