Fiber Optics Hardware Engineer Job Listing at SAIC in Pascagoula, MS (Job ID 2612991)

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.