Fiber Winding Technician

Leidos•San Diego, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos’ Undersea Systems Division is seeking a skilled Precision Fiber Optics Winding Technician to support fabrication, assembly, quality assurance of precision wound fiber optics packs and support maintenance of specialized equipment used in fabrication. This technician will have tasks to assist in development of infrastructure for the winding lab in which they will be working. The ideal candidate is hands-on, mechanically inclined, organized, and comfortable operating in dynamic field and marine environments.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in skilled technician work in fields including but not limited to: Machining, electrician, metal fabrication, PCB Fabrication, etc…
U.S. Citizenship required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting capability.
Ability to perform OTDR diagnostic testing.
Ability to handle, splice and test fiber optic connections.
Ability to read & interpret engineering prints and build to them.
Ability to use or learn to use NC lathes, drill presses and milling machines.
General hand tool skills.
Ability to stay on task for 8 hours continuous when winding, with only necessary breaks.
Ability to follow rigorous quality standards.
Ability to maintain meticulous records on quality assurance.
Ability to follow and log information in work orders.
Creating, maintaining and working in clean workspaces.
Handling of HAZMAT materials, such as solvents and polyurethane.
Physical ability to: Navigate lab, office, and warehouse environments—including frequent movement around piers, docks, and facility spaces—with the ability to stoop, kneel, reach for extended periods, and transport objects weighing up to 50 lbs. across the facility.
Use hands to precisely operate machinery, tools, and computer equipment.
Climb ladders up to 20 ft and work comfortably in loud production environments, various temperatures, and inclement weather.
Willingness to work aboard marine vessels of various sizes, occasionally on an overnight basis.

Nice To Haves

No experience in fiber winding is required.
No previous experience required for OTDR diagnostic testing.
No previous experience required for handling, splicing and testing fiber optic connections.

Responsibilities

Support fabrication, assembly, quality assurance of precision wound fiber optics packs.
Support maintenance of specialized equipment used in fabrication.
Assist in development of infrastructure for the winding lab.
Stay on task for 8 hours continuous when winding, with only necessary breaks.
Follow rigorous quality standards.
Maintain meticulous records on quality assurance.
Follow and log information in work orders.
Perform OTDR diagnostic testing.
Handle, splice and test fiber optic connections.
Read & interpret engineering prints and build to them.
Use or learn to use NC lathes, drill presses and milling machines.
General hand tool skills.
Creating, maintaining and working in clean workspaces.
Handling of HAZMAT materials, such as solvents and polyurethane.