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Fiber Optics Hardware Engineer

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SAIC

Pascagoula, MS (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 4 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/4/2026

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Job Description

Company:
SAIC Location:
Pascagoula, MS Career Level:
Mid-Senior Level Industries:
Technology, Software, IT, Electronics Description Description SAIC is seeking a Hardware Engineer with expertise in fiber optics for shipboard Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) 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.
Job Duties:
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 C5ISR and COTS systems. Ensure system accuracy and readiness through review, updates, and maintenance of engineering documentation.
Qualifications Required Education and Experience:
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and two (2) years or more relevant experience hardware engineering (focused on fiber optics infrastructure); BS degree maybe offset with additional four (4) years 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.
Required Security Clearance:
Must have an active secret clearance on first day of employment.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
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 of Microsoft Office suite and Autocad. Experience with fiber optics test equipment (eg 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.