Senior Shipboard Fiber Technician

Our team in Chesapeake, VA has an immediate need for a Senior-level Shipboard Fiber Technician with demonstrated experience in installing, testing, maintaining, and repairing fiber optic communication and data network networks aboard maritime vessels.


This position is located on-site on Navy Bases, Navy Shipyards, and onboard Navy ships.  There are no remote or hybrid work opportunities. 


Travel is required. 


Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Installation & Routing:
  
  
  
  • Pull, route, and secure fiber optic cables through tight shipboard pathways, multi-cable transits (MCTs), and main cableways.
  
  
  
  


• Termination & Splicing: Build, terminate, and polish fiber optic connectors (such as ST, SC, and LC types) and execute precision fusion splicing.


• System Testing:
  
  
  
  • Calibrate and use specialized diagnostic equipment, including Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDRs), DB loss meters, and Visual Fault Locators (VFLs) to measure signal strength and verify system integrity.
  
  
  
  


• Interpret NavSea drawings, Ship Installation Drawings (SIDs), blueprints, and technical manuals to guarantee accurate modernizations.


• Provide training/familiarization to other shipboard technicians and junior level fiber technicians

Education and Certification Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Active Secret Clearance


• 2 to 5+ years of hands-on experience dealing with shipboard electronics and network cableways. 


• Must either obtain or be able to obtain Safety Training: Maritime OSHA 10-hour safety certification 

Preferred Certification:

• NAVSEA Fiber Optic Installer/Technician 

Other Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs


• Ability to climb vertical shipboard ladders


• Ability to work comfortably inside dark, tightly confined spaces. 


• Travel is required 

We use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.


The anticipated salary range for this role is $75,000 to $80,000 annually. The anticipated salary range for this position is provided in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws. The final starting salary will be determined based on a variety of job-related factors, including the selected candidate's qualifications, skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and work location (where applicable), as well as internal equity and market considerations.

Security Clearance




Secret

Certification Required


Job Type




Full-time

StratasCorp provides a complete compensation package with competitive wages and benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA & HSA accounts, disability and other income protection benefits, life insurance, paid personal time-off benefits, paid holidays, and a 401K Saving Plan with a company matching contribution.


StratasCorp is committed to equal opportunity in employment, actively seeking to build a diverse and talented workforce, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.


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