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Amentum/SNS is seeking two experienced Fiber Optic and Conduit Installation Technicians to support structured cabling deployments at classified government and commercial facilities. Work is casual/on-call, typically 2-4 weeks every 2-3 months, scheduled in advance around site access windows. Secondary tasking includes support of Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS) sensor installations. Active TS/SCI is mandatory - no sponsorship available. What You'll Do * Bend and install EMT and flexible conduit for fiber and low-voltage pathways using both manual hand benders and mechanical/electric bending machines, including overhead, wall, and false-floor runs; skilled in offset bends, saddle bends, back-to-back bends, and segmented bends for larger diameter conduit * Pull, route, terminate, and label OS2 and OM3/OM4 fiber per TIA/EIA standards * Perform fusion splicing (Fujikura, Sumitomo, or equivalent) and field terminations (pre-polished/anaerobic and epoxy-polish methods) * Install patch panels, enclosures, splice trays, and jumpers * Conduct OTDR, insertion loss, and end-to-end fiber certification testing; submit clean labeled test documentation * Pull and terminate CAT6A STP to support sensor drops and IDF connections * Support WIDS sensor assembly, above-ceiling installation, and equipment staging as secondary tasking * Comply with all Amentum safety standards and classified facility access protocols What You Bring Required * Active TS/SCI clearance (in-scope, verifiable) - US Citizenship required * 3+ years hands-on fiber installation experience including fusion splicing and field termination * Proficiency in EMT and RMC conduit bending using both hand benders and mechanical/electric bending machines (offsets, saddles, back-to-backs, segmented bends) * OTDR and fiber certification test equipment experience (Fluke, VIAVI, or equivalent) * Willingness to travel CONUS and OCONUS; ability to work flexible/after-hours schedules Preferred * FOA CFOT or CFOS/S certification * BICSI Installer Level I or II * OSHA 10 * Experience in SCIF or ICD-705-compliant environments * Mass fusion / ribbon fiber splicing experience * Familiarity with Corning UniCam HP, Platinum Tools EXO, or equivalent termination systems Physical Requirements * Lift up to 50 lbs; work overhead and on ladders/scissor lifts; operate in above-ceiling and confined spaces Compensation Details:
$95.00 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws. Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: * Health, dental, and vision insurance * Paid time off and holidays * Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) * Educational reimbursement * Parental leave * Employee stock purchase plan * Tax-saving options * Disability and life insurance * Pet insurance Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits. Original Posting:
06/12/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters .