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Fiber Locate Technician

Mckinney, TX · On-site

... government customers. We believe there is much more to an internet company than just delivering ... Fiber Optic Line Detection: Use specialized equipment, such as electromagnetic locators and tracer ...

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Fiber Locate Technician

Waco, TX · On-site

... government customers. We believe there is much more to an internet company than just delivering ... Fiber Optic Line Detection: Use specialized equipment, such as electromagnetic locators and tracer ...

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Fiber Locate Technician

Waco, TX · On-site

... government customers. We believe there is much more to an internet company than just delivering ... This role involves using specialized equipment to detect and trace the paths of fiber optic lines ...

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Fiber Locate Technician

Mckinney, TX · On-site

... government customers. We believe there is much more to an internet company than just delivering ... This role involves using specialized equipment to detect and trace the paths of fiber optic lines ...

Americom Technology, LLC

Fiber Splicer

West Valley City, UT · On-site

$24 - $28.50/hr

Our project portfolio includes work for government agencies, educational facilities, industrial and ... Dress and install vertical and horizontal fiber optic cabling. * Maintain accurate splice logs ...

XS Telecom

Lead Fiber Splicer

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$25.50 - $30.50/hr

... government sectors. Backed by Industria's end-to-end expertise--from strategy to maintenance--we ... Install and terminate copper and fiber optic cabling for various applications like data networks ...

XS Telecom

Lead Fiber Splicer

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$25.50 - $30.50/hr

... government sectors. Backed by Industria's end-to-end expertise-from strategy to maintenance-we ... Install and terminate copper and fiber optic cabling for various applications like data networks ...

Penn State University

$90 - $120/hr

Engage with government customers to identify opportunities and provide potential solutions that ... fiber optic & photonic or related projects* Experience working on and managing projects for DoD ...

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OSP Fiber Splicer

Seminole, OK · On-site

$19 - $22.50/hr

With over 20 years of experience building and maintaining fiber optic and legacy communication ... Perform all work in accordance with industry and Company standards and per all government ...

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How much do fiber optic government jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for fiber optic government in the United States is $27.80, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.63 and $31.49 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a fiber optic government?

A Fiber Optic Government job involves working with fiber optic networks in government agencies or public infrastructure projects. This can include designing, installing, maintaining, and repairing fiber optic communication systems to ensure secure and efficient data transmission. Professionals in this field may collaborate with federal, state, or local governments to enhance public telecommunications, internet access, and emergency communication networks. The role often requires technical expertise, security clearances, and compliance with government regulations.

What types of projects and responsibilities can I expect in a government fiber optic position?

In a government fiber optic role, you will likely work on installing, upgrading, and maintaining fiber optic networks that support critical public infrastructure, such as emergency communications, municipal services, and high-speed data connectivity. Your day-to-day tasks may involve site surveys, splicing, cable testing, documenting installations, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Collaboration is common with engineers, IT personnel, contractors, and sometimes public officials. You may also be involved in emergency response or on-call rotation to address urgent connectivity issues. This role offers a chance to contribute to secure, large-scale communications systems supporting community needs and often provides opportunities to advance into supervisory or technical specialist positions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the fiber optic government position, and why are they important?

To excel in a government fiber optic role, candidates generally need strong technical knowledge of fiber optic installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting, often backed by certifications like FOA CFOT or similar. Familiarity with industry-standard testing equipment, GIS mapping systems, and safety protocols is common in these positions. Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are valuable soft skills for collaboration with teams and contractors. These abilities are essential to ensure secure, reliable network infrastructure and compliance with government standards.

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Infographic showing various Fiber Optic Government job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,818 per year, or $27.8 per hour.

Fiber-Optics Engineer - Systems

General Dynamics Electric Boat

Groton, CT • On-site

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

General Dynamics Electric Boat rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 165 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

86th of 545 rated manufacturers

Job description

The Electric Boat fiber-optic engineering team is responsible for the design, qualification, integration and testing of the fiber-optic cable system (FOCS) on US Navy submarines. Engineers support the system during each stage of development to drive timely completion of crucial construction milestones.

The FOCS spans multiple submarine platforms and interconnects over twenty (20) different subsystems on each. To coordinate many unique interfaces on this scale, exceptional communication and organizational skills are a must-have. The candidate for this position will be required to interface with NAVSEA, government vendors and various other Electric Boat departments on a daily basis.

Additionally, the fiber-optic team is Electric Boat’s Fiber-Optic Center of Excellence providing general fiber-optic expertise for the company.

This position will require the engineer to perform technology investigations, write white papers, review/approve drawings, resolve construction issues, identify/manage risks, recognize opportunities for cost reduction, track/evaluate requirements and manage various projects.

While most of the job takes place in the office, shipyard visits are often required to troubleshoot construction issues. Opportunity for hands-on work and travel exist, but are less common. 


Required:

  • Bachelor's of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics
  • 1-5 years of post graduate engineering experience

Preferred:

Experience in the following areas:

  • Fiber optics
  • Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Project, Visio)
  • System/component development
  • Project management
  • Teamcenter / NX

Department 442 Electrical Systems Engineer expectations:

  • Highly motivated: Taking ownership of work, working independent, ability to multi-task and maintain organization, doing what is needed without being asked, following through
  • Project management: developing and maintaining project schedules and budgets; strategic planning and results orientation; identify and mitigate project risks
  • Team player: building productive relationships with interfacing organizations, approachable and team oriented, positive work environment
  • Communication: Balancing listening and talking, speaking and writing clearly and accurately, influencing others, keeping others informed
  • Problem-solving/engineering judgements: ability to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions
  • Quality/Compliance: Achieving a standard of excellence with our work processes and products

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