Fiber Optic Technician

A client in the Jacksonville FL area is seeking two Fiber Optic Technician for a contract opportunity, with possibility of fulltime conversion. This Technician/Fabricator will support the assembly, termination, and testing of fiber optic cable assemblies used on U.S. Navy aircraft and platform systems. This role focuses on building and testing fiber optic cables from drawings-not field installation or internet line work.

The Fiber Optic Technician will work closely with the Electrical and Fiber teams during a significant surge in production, supporting both current electrical workloads and upcoming fiber builds driven by newly released customer drawings.

They will be responsible for fabricating and assembling singlestrand fiber optic cable assemblies in accordance with customer drawings, job routers, and work instructions. This role includes performing endtoend fiber terminations on cable assemblies ranging from approximately 4 to 50 feet in length, utilizing connectors and termini such as LC, ST, and SC connectors, as well as Pintermini (Size 2 ARINCstyle), Mighty Mouse, and 2A rank termini. The technician will support highvolume production efforts by building complex kits, including U.S. Navy test kits that may contain 40 or more cables per kit, while maintaining strict adherence to Military Standards. Responsibilities also include conducting inprocess and final optical testing using approved test equipment, accurately documenting test results such as IOLM traces and light source and power meter readings, and supporting the electrical department during peak production periods as needed. The position requires close collaboration with the Fiber Department Lead and crossfunctional teams to ensure quality, schedule adherence, and compliance with customer requirements.

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Required Skills & Experience

5+ years of fiber optic fabrication experience

Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and wiring diagrams

Hands-on experience with:
Fiber termination and cable assembly
Optical testing equipment and final test verification
LC, ST, and SC connectors

Experience with singlemode fiber and endtoend terminations

High School Diploma or equivalent


Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Former military technician experience

ETA Fiber Optic Certification or equivalent

Experience with:
IOLM testing
Light source and power meter testing
Test documentation for military or aerospace programs

Familiarity with Navy or DoD aircraft platforms (e.g., P8 aircraft systems)


Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.