What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fiber Optics Technician position at Life Cycle Engineering?
Position Summary:
We are looking for a Fiber Optics Technician in two locations (San Diego, CA and Norfolk, VA) to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), which is actively involved in the full Life-Cycle support of fiber optic networking support for the United States (U.S.) Navy. This includes Research and Development of new technical capabilities, Ship Construction support for all classes of Navy Warships, and Operations and Maintenance of fielded fiber optic cable systems and plants. This is future work that is expected to start in Q4 of 2026.
Clearance Required:
LIFE CYCLE ENGINEERING
Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is a privately held, employee-owned company with an emphasis on "doing the right thing the right way”, which applies to the way we treat our customers and employees. We are proud to have been recognized as a "Best Place to Work” in Engineering and in many states and local communities in which we work! Learn more below and at www.lce.com.
Mission
Our mission is to enable people and organizations to achieve their full potential.
As a professional services organization, our mission is focused on our clients' people and organizations. It is our company's cornerstone belief that we will not lead the industry in assisting our clients unless we excel at helping our own people and teams reach their full potential.
Culture
Our corporate culture encourages personal and professional growth because LCE's success depends on the talent, innovation, professionalism, and commitment of its employees. LCE is a strengths-based organization focused on turning individual talents into strengths and then turning individual strengths into organizational performance that supports our clients' success.
Benefits
Life Cycle Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, application for or service in the military or status as a disabled veteran or veteran, because of or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation, and any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.
We are looking for a Fiber Optics Technician in two locations (San Diego, CA and Norfolk, VA) to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), which is actively involved in the full Life-Cycle support of fiber optic networking support for the United States (U.S.) Navy. This includes Research and Development of new technical capabilities, Ship Construction support for all classes of Navy Warships, and Operations and Maintenance of fielded fiber optic cable systems and plants. This is future work that is expected to start in Q4 of 2026.
Clearance Required:
- Must be a US citizen with a DoD Secret security clearance
- Provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in the areas of fleet logistics, test equipment support and procedures, and in-depth experience working with the Type Commander (TYCOM) maintenance offices, shipyard/planning yard maintenance offices, regional maintenance operations, and shipboard maintenance personnel.
- Provide direct fleet support to conduct fiber optic related technical assistance, assessments, and troubleshooting during visits for multiple platforms such as United States Coast Guard, Fast Frigate, CVNs, LHAs, LHDs, LSDs, LPDs, DDGs, DDG 1000, CGs, LCSs, Columbia-Class Submarines, Los Angeles-Class Submarines, Virginia- Class Submarines, Sea Wolf-Class Submarines, Ohio-Class Submarines, as well as to any platform, land-based, or airframe requested by the Government.
- Provide surface and sub-surface ship availability monitoring and coordinate with site maintenance coordinators and the Navy maintenance community to support the scheduling and streamline the coordination of all ship and fleet activity interactions between the Fiber Optics Section and those activities.
- Conduct material assessments of the Fiber Optic Cable Plants (FOCP) on all ship platforms with deployed fiber optic capabilities in support of the Fiber Optics Group.
- Assess ships' force capability for fiber optic repair, provide assessment of personnel certifications/materials/tools/test equipment to support fiber optic troubleshooting and repair, provide fiber optic technology familiarization sessions, inform ship's force with FOCP access processes/controls, inform ship's force about FOCP configuration management documents, and provide over-the-shoulder support to ship's force as they troubleshoot fiber optic issues or conduct fiber optic repairs on multiple Navy platforms.
- Three (3) years of experience in engineering, technical, installation, coordination, and Quality Assurance (QA) services to support fiber optic systems and technology insertion with at least one (1) year of experience with Navy Shipboard Fiber Optic Cable Plants (FOCP).
- Problem solving and troubleshooting skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to describe technical implementations
- Ability to organize work activities to ensure timely completion of assigned responsibilities
- Ability to create/describe work activity estimates, progress and issues
- Motivated, self-starter who is able to thrive in a fast, rapidly changing environment
- Desire to learn
- Ability to foster positive work relationships with customers, co-workers, and visitors
- Regular physical activity to include walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting (up to 30 pounds), and standing; occasional prolonged sitting
- Ability to speak, read, hear and write, with or without assistance
- Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax and other office equipment
LIFE CYCLE ENGINEERING
Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is a privately held, employee-owned company with an emphasis on "doing the right thing the right way”, which applies to the way we treat our customers and employees. We are proud to have been recognized as a "Best Place to Work” in Engineering and in many states and local communities in which we work! Learn more below and at www.lce.com.
Mission
Our mission is to enable people and organizations to achieve their full potential.
As a professional services organization, our mission is focused on our clients' people and organizations. It is our company's cornerstone belief that we will not lead the industry in assisting our clients unless we excel at helping our own people and teams reach their full potential.
Culture
Our corporate culture encourages personal and professional growth because LCE's success depends on the talent, innovation, professionalism, and commitment of its employees. LCE is a strengths-based organization focused on turning individual talents into strengths and then turning individual strengths into organizational performance that supports our clients' success.
Benefits
- Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision Plans for employees and their families
- Free Employee Life and Disability Insurance, with supplemental coverage options available
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Savings Account options
- Company matched 401(k) & company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
- Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Leave
- Continuing Education and Professional Development programs at all levels
- Flexible Schedules and Relaxed Dress Code
- Employer-sponsored events, social collaboration, and open communication
- Free access to an extensive online training library, including certification prep
- Bonus Program for outstanding contributions, Employee Referral Program, numerous Recognition Opportunities, and more…
Life Cycle Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, application for or service in the military or status as a disabled veteran or veteran, because of or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation, and any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.