Fiber Optic Specialist
Fiber Optic Specialist
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11-04-2025
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About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:
Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.
Combining decades of research top talent and new technologies were designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And working with policymakers and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future.
Were in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018 weve raised over $2 billion in capital more than any other fusion energy company in the U.S.
Now were looking for more thinkers doers builders and makers to join us. People wholl bring new perspectives solve tough problems and thrive as part of a team.
If thats you and this role fits we want to hear from you.
Join the power movement as a Fiber Optic Specialist
The Fiber Optic Applications Technician is an exciting and evolving role with a responsibility for assisting R&D and production staff with all aspects of optical fiber work such as fiber splicing testing and incorporation of fibers into complex design features while minimizing damage and attenuation to the fiber throughout its lifetime. The technician will ensure functional operation and preventative maintenance of equipment as well as continuous improvement. Responsibilities include close cooperation with Operations Maintenance Quality and other departments to ensure goals and objectives are met. This role will lead the way to making Earth sustainable for the future to come.
This work is conducted within a multidisciplinary team of technicians and engineers. Participation and clear concise communication while working with the team is crucial.
What youll do:
- Work with engineering to develop splicing/routing techniques of >1000 fibers to minimize complexity time and cost
- Train manufacturing technicians in the proper installation splicing routing and measurement procedures
- Improve safety protocols for laser and fiber optic handling
- Fulfill manufacturing and R&D fiber needs
What were looking for:
- 4 years experience in fiber optics field applications 7 years experience preferred
- Experience in utilizing distributed sensing arrays (FBG preferred)
- Experience with taking attenuation insertion loss and spectral analysis measurements using various measurement equipment (such as OTDR OSA OBR power meter etc.
- Must have experience fiber handling in a lab setting with known standards
Bonus points for:
- Experience in utilizing distributed sensing arrays (FBG preferred)
- Experience with polyimide coated fibers
- At least 1 year experience in teaching and/or training fiber splicing techniques and cable assemblies
- Experienced with designing building and testing fiber cable assemblies particularly in cryogen and vacuum conditions
- Skills:
- * Fiber coating removal
- * Fiber recoating
- * Specialty fiber splicing
- * Fiber prooftesting
- Measurement techniques using optical tools and equipment such as interrogators optical multiplexers optical switches fault locators OTDR etc.
- Knowledgeable about various optics sensing techniques and optical attenuation/insertion loss mechanisms
- Basic Materials Science knowledge
- Good communication skills
- Good attention to detail
Musthave Requirements:
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
- Perform activities such as stooping typing standing or sitting for extended periods of time may need to operate in small confined places in odd locations
- Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat cold noise fumes strong magnets lead (Pb) high voltage and cryogenics
- Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/oncall occasionally
$30 $48 an hour
Salary range for this fulltime position equity benefits.The actual salary will depend on level location qualifications and experience. The range displayed on each job posting reflects new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Benefits include:
Competitive compensation with equity
12.5 Companywide Holidays
Flexible vacation days
10 sick days
Generous parental leave policy
Health dental and vision insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Professional growth opportunities
Teambuilding activities
#LIOnsite
At CFS we excel in fastpaced environments driven by our values of integrity impact and selfcritique. As we grow were eager to bring on missiondriven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.
We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally regardless of race color national origin ancestry citizenship status protected veteran status religion physical or mental disability marital status sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age or any other basis protected by law.
Required Experience:
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