1

Fiber Optics Scientist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Backgrounds in photonics, fiber optics, integrated photonics, computational optics, and applied ... PhD in optical sciences, physics, or a closely related discipline * Broad knowledge of optics ...

Backgrounds in photonics, fiber optics, integrated photonics, computational optics, and applied ... PhD in optical sciences, physics, or a closely related discipline * Broad knowledge of optics ...

Backgrounds in photonics, fiber optics, integrated photonics, computational optics, and applied ... PhD in optical sciences, physics, or a closely related discipline * Broad knowledge of optics ...

Fiber Optician

Hickory, NC ยท On-site

$15.50 - $20/hr

Fiber Optician/Testing Assistant Location : Hickory NC Duration: 6+ Months Work Schedule : 8:00 AM ... optics, physics and mechanics. * Assist in experimental execution * Work with a team of scientists ...

Fiber Optic Specialist

Somerville, MA ยท On-site

$38 - $48/hr

Knowledgeable about various optics sensing techniques and optical attenuation/insertion loss ... Basic Materials Science knowledge * Good communication skills * Good attention to detail Must-have ...

Optics Research Scientist Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World Choosing where to ... Experience working with optical materials such as fiber optics, photonics, or optoelectronics ...

Optics Research Scientist

Maplewood, MN ยท On-site

$124K - $151K/yr

Optics Research Scientist Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World Choosing where to ... Experience working with optical materials such as fiber optics, photonics, or optoelectronics ...

Lead, Fiber Technician

Southaven, MS ยท On-site

$40K - $52K/yr

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

Showing results 41-60

Fiber Optics Scientist information

See salary details

$15

$27

$45

How much do fiber optics scientist jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for fiber optics scientist 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 are popular job titles related to Fiber Optics Scientist jobs?

For Fiber Optics Scientist jobs, the most frequently searched job titles are:

Infographic showing various Fiber Optics Scientist job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 98% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,818 per year, or $27.8 per hour.

Fiber Network Technician

Atlanta, GA โ€ข On-site

Beyond Consulting Solutions
IT Servicesย โ€ขย 11 - 50 employees

Contractor

Re-posted 13 days ago


Job description

Company Description
Beyond Consulting Solutions uses a team of highly experienced and certified professionals to provide program, project and data management consulting, with additional specialty services within other scientific areas (i.e. IT consulting, Technical writing, etc.). Our goal is to give our clients a competitive advantage through improved project practices and expert consultation that drive performance and operational efficiency. Our flexible combination of project management and other consulting services is tailored to meet the individual needs of our client's organization.
Job Description
Fiber network technician needed for client (a major leader in multinational technology companies). Technicians install new cable lines and also perform maintenance on existing cables, including evaluation tests and repairing old or malfunctioning cables. Technicians cut and splice fiber optic cables, locate problem areas and perform other repairs as needed.
The role will combine physical infrastructure and device installation, logical network configuration, troubleshooting skills, and project management fundamentals to coordinate activities and planning of deployment service providers. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while being able to manage multiple concurrent projects.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications
โ€ข A high school diploma, or equivalent, is the minimum education needed
โ€ข Ability to lift heavy equipment, climb poles and crawl into small spaces.
โ€ข General knowledge of electrical processes and familiarity with the equipment and tools used in the field.
โ€ข Basic level of comfort interacting with customers, as well as employees of other companies who may be on the same project, is also expected.
โ€ข 1-5 years of experience performing network deployment projects.
โ€ข Experience with physical infrastructure (i.e. power, ISP and OSP fiber optics, etc), network device configuration and initial turn-up and troubleshooting.
Preferred qualifications
โ€ข Applicable industry certifications (e.g. CFOT, CCIE, JNCIE, PMP, etc.)
โ€ข Experience working in a network installation vendor or telecommunications carrier environment.
โ€ข Hands on experience with fiber optic test equipment such as OTDR, OSA, BERT and/or other network analysis tools.
โ€ข Excellent communication skills.
โ€ข Problem solving skills.
โ€ข Must be capable of working with minimal direct supervision and have strong prioritization, interpersonal and self-initiative skills.
Additional Information