SAIC · 13 hours ago
Senior Hardware Engineer - Fiber Optics
Pascagoula, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
9+ years expSAIC is seeking a Hardware Engineer with expertise in fiber optics in Pascagoula, MS for shipboard Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems. The role involves performing hardware engineering related to fiber optics, developing test procedures, and maintaining engineering documents for integrated C5ISR and COTS systems.
Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform Fiber Optics related Hardware Engineering to support stage 4 and 5 test procedures development and test execution projects for shipboard C5ISR systems
Assess engineering change proposals and document risks and impacts to project milestones and deliverables with focus on maintaining fiber optic standards (e.g., MIL-STD-1773, -2042, -2052, -2163 and TIA-568, IEEE 802.3)
Develop, update and maintain engineering documents including:
Stage 4 and 5 test procedures for integrated C5ISR and COTS systems
Interface control documents, cable block diagram, fiber optic cable topology, and wiring diagrams specific to fiber optic cables, connectors and back shells
Hardware configurations including cabinets, trays, fixtures, sway braces, connectors and fiber optic components
Hardware environmental qualification analysis reports (eg, shock, vibration, and Mil-STD-461 EMI/EMC)
Qualification
Required
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and nine (9) years or more relevant experience hardware engineering (focused on fiber optics infrastructure) with one or more shipboard C5ISR systems: radio communication racks (UHF, HF, VHF), Interior Communications(Alarm/Safety/Warning), shipboard CGOne/Unclass/SIPRNET LANs, Surface Search Radar, Navigation Distribution system, Integrated Bridge System; BS degree maybe offset with additional four (4) years relevant experience
Experience designing, installing, or maintaining fiber optic networks, including integration with modern COTS systems, components, fiber optic cables, coaxial, cat 5/6 cables and fiber cable termination and splicing using appropriate tools
Must have an active secret clearance on first day of employment
Fiber Optic Certification, such as ETA Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT), FOA Certification, or equivalent
Preferred
Familiarity with COTS communication systems that leverage fiber optic infrastructure, including: 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, optical leak detector)
Experience with MIL-STD-2106 Development of Shipboard Industrial Test procedures
Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) IA Level II - Security+ certification, or CSSIP or equivalent
Prior experience providing support for a project in a shipyard environment
Integrated Bridge System, Gyrocompass (e.g., WSN-7), Surface Search Radars (e.g., AN/SPY-6, SPS-series), UHF, HF, VHF Marine Radios, Shipboard Communication Cabinets, Shipboard Alarms and Interior Communications (Safety, Warning Systems), Fathometer and Depth Sounding Systems, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Sonar Mission System (SMS), Extremely High Frequency (EHF) Communications, NIPRNET, SIPRNET, SI LAN
Enhanced expertise with high-performance COTS systems associated with fiber optics: Cisco and Juniper Networking Equipment (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, access points), Fiber Patch Panels, couplers, splitters, and distribution frames, Optical adapters and fiber transceivers for high data-rate communications (e.g., SFP/SFP+), Media converters and Ethernet-over-fiber solutions
Company
SAIC
SAIC specializes in IT, enterprise IT, engineering, and professional services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$522.13MKey Investors
U.S. Geothermal
2025-09-22Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2010-09-13Post Ipo Equity· $22M
2006-10-13IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Fecteau
IT Advisor to CEO
Prabu Natarajan
Chief Financial Officer
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