Fiber Optic Technician Specialist

Lockheed Martin•Fort Worth, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Mid-level Technician whose primary assignment will consist of engineering hardware fabrication support, troubleshooting, testing and laboratory operations responsibility, particularly in the area of military fiber optics. Performing Fiber Optic terminations and Fiber Optic repair is the primary job role. Candidate must be able to travel and be able to work on or around military aircraft. The ability to learn and operate fiber optic termination equipment and fiber optic test equipment. Some climbing on ladders may be required as well as lifting up to 25 pounds, pushing and pulling electronic equipment on carts, and working on test stations. These responsibilities will include fabrication of fiber optic and copper wire harnesses, electronic/electrical chassis and subassembly panels, mechanical rack fabrication, and various modifications to mechanical racks and electronic test stations using development engineering drawings. Ability to visualize and build electronic racks with minimal defects and little to no supervision. Candidate must be capable of working independently and in a team environment and discussing technical issues with customers and Build Leads. Candidate should be able to assist with training junior technicians. This position may be required to work Odd Shifts, Weekends, or traveling Off Site. Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration. At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications. Other Important Information By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Requirements

Experience with all types of Fiber Optics termination
Hand Soldering
Cable fabrication
Experience with Basic Electronic knowledge and Electrical Schematic interpretation
Candidate must be able to travel and be able to work on or around military aircraft
The ability to learn and operate fiber optic termination equipment and fiber optic test equipment
Some climbing on ladders may be required as well as lifting up to 25 pounds, pushing and pulling electronic equipment on carts, and working on test stations
Candidate must be capable of working independently and in a team environment and discussing technical issues with customers and Build Leads
This position may be required to work Odd Shifts, Weekends, or traveling Off Site
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration

Nice To Haves

Fiber Optic termination, assembly, and basic understanding of fiber optic repair and troubleshooting
Hot Air Soldering
Electronic troubleshooting on test equipment, on aircraft, and in lab environments
The ability to learn and operate fiber optic test equipment

Responsibilities

engineering hardware fabrication support
troubleshooting
testing and laboratory operations responsibility, particularly in the area of military fiber optics
Performing Fiber Optic terminations and Fiber Optic repair
fabrication of fiber optic and copper wire harnesses
electronic/electrical chassis and subassembly panels
mechanical rack fabrication
various modifications to mechanical racks and electronic test stations using development engineering drawings
Ability to visualize and build electronic racks with minimal defects and little to no supervision
assisting with training junior technicians