Our team in Chesapeake, VA has an immediate need for a Senior-level Shipboard Fiber Technician with demonstrated experience in installing, testing, maintaining, and repairing fiber optic communication and data network networks aboard maritime vessels.
This position is located on-site on Navy Bases, Navy Shipyards, and onboard Navy ships. There are no remote or hybrid work opportunities.
Travel is required.
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Installation & Routing:
- Pull, route, and secure fiber optic cables through tight shipboard pathways, multi-cable transits (MCTs), and main cableways.
- Termination & Splicing: Build, terminate, and polish fiber optic connectors (such as ST, SC, and LC types) and execute precision fusion splicing.
- System Testing:
- Calibrate and use specialized diagnostic equipment, including Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDRs), DB loss meters, and Visual Fault Locators (VFLs) to measure signal strength and verify system integrity.
- Interpret NavSea drawings, Ship Installation Drawings (SIDs), blueprints, and technical manuals to guarantee accurate modernizations.
- Provide training/familiarization to other shipboard technicians and junior level fiber technicians
Education and Certification Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Active Secret Clearance
- 2 to 5 years of hands-on experience dealing with shipboard electronics and network cableways.
- Must either obtain or be able to obtain Safety Training: Maritime OSHA 10-hour safety certification
Preferred Certification:
- NAVSEA Fiber Optic Installer/Technician
Other Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to climb vertical shipboard ladders
- Ability to work comfortably inside dark, tightly confined spaces.
- Travel is required
We use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.
The anticipated salary range for this role is $75,000 to $80,000 annually. The anticipated salary range for this position is provided in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws. The final starting salary will be determined based on a variety of job-related factors, including the selected candidate's qualifications, skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and work location (where applicable), as well as internal equity and market considerations.
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