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Senior Optics Scientist

Corning, NY · On-site

$75K - $103K/yr

Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical ... Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at ...

Senior Optics Scientist

Corning, NY · On-site

$75K - $103K/yr

Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical ... Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at ...

Senior Optics Scientist

Corning, NY · On-site

$77K - $106K/yr

Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical ... Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at ...

Required Qualifications: * 4+ years of experience in fiber optics field applications. * Hands-on ... science. Benefits Available: * Health Benefits * Wellbeing & Support * Family Benefits * Savings ...

Required Qualifications: * 4+ years of experience in fiber optics field applications. * Hands-on ... science. Benefits Available: * Health Benefits * Wellbeing & Support * Family Benefits * Savings ...

As a Fiber Technician at SpaceXAI's Memphis data center, you'll dive into the world of fiber optic ... human scientific discovery through AI. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Under the guidance of the Foreman ...

Supervisor, Fiber

Southaven, MS · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

... scientific discovery through AI. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of Lead Fiber Technicians and Fiber Technicians in all datacenter fiber optic installation, maintenance, and ...

As a Fiber Technician III at SpaceXAI's Memphis data center, you will take ownership of fiber optic ... human scientific discovery through AI. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Lead and mentor a team of Fiber ...

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Fiber-Optics Engineer - Systems

New London, CT • On-site

General Dynamics Electric Boat
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

Full-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


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8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

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Job description

Overview
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.
Qualifications
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

Skills
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

Physical Qualifications
Climbing, Kneeling
Environmental Attributes
Inside, Outside

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