Casual Fiber Optic & Conduit Installation Technician – WIDS Support

Amentum • Alexandria, VA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Amentum/SNS is seeking two experienced Fiber Optic and Conduit Installation Technicians to support structured cabling deployments at classified government and commercial facilities. Work is casual/on-call, typically 2–4 weeks every 2–3 months, scheduled in advance around site access windows. Secondary tasking includes support of Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS) sensor installations. Active TS/SCI is mandatory — no sponsorship available.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance (in-scope, verifiable) — US Citizenship required
• 3+ years hands-on fiber installation experience including fusion splicing and field termination
• Proficiency in EMT and RMC conduit bending using both hand benders and mechanical/electric bending machines (offsets, saddles, back-to-backs, segmented bends)
• OTDR and fiber certification test equipment experience (Fluke, VIAVI, or equivalent)

Nice To Haves

• FOA CFOT or CFOS/S certification
• BICSI Installer Level I or II
• OSHA 10
• Experience in SCIF or ICD-705-compliant environments
• Mass fusion / ribbon fiber splicing experience
• Familiarity with Corning UniCam HP, Platinum Tools EXO, or equivalent termination systems

Responsibilities

• Bend and install EMT and flexible conduit for fiber and low-voltage pathways using both manual hand benders and mechanical/electric bending machines, including overhead, wall, and false-floor runs; skilled in offset bends, saddle bends, back-to-back bends, and segmented bends for larger diameter conduit
• Pull, route, terminate, and label OS2 and OM3/OM4 fiber per TIA/EIA standards
• Perform fusion splicing (Fujikura, Sumitomo, or equivalent) and field terminations (pre-polished/anaerobic and epoxy-polish methods)
• Install patch panels, enclosures, splice trays, and jumpers
• Conduct OTDR, insertion loss, and end-to-end fiber certification testing; submit clean labeled test documentation
• Pull and terminate CAT6A STP to support sensor drops and IDF connections
• Support WIDS sensor assembly, above-ceiling installation, and equipment staging as secondary tasking
• Comply with all Amentum safety standards and classified facility access protocols

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed