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Fiber Optics Hardware Engineer

Pascagoula, MS, US • Posted 17 hours ago • Updated 17 hours ago

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Skills

Science
Surveillance
Electrical Wiring
ISR
Documentation
Electrical Engineering
Computer Hardware
CAT5
Cabling
Electrical Termination
Security Clearance
COTS
Communication
Cisco
Routers
Switches
Nexus
Juniper
Computer Networking
Media
Network
Microsoft Office
AutoCAD
Optical Fiber
Optics
Test Equipment
Video
Inspection
Cyber Security
Impact Analysis
Information Architecture
Information Assurance
Security+
Onboarding
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2612991

Location: Pascagoula, MS, US

Date Posted: 2026-05-27

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Hardware Engr

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_HYBRID

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.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: 2612991
Posted 17 hours ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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