Location: Norfolk, VA

Duration : 9-month contract + extensions or conversion – 10 years of work through this company

Compensation: $37.98/hour- no flexibility above this

Qualifications:

2 years of experience working directly with cable/fiber optics
IPC Certification is a huge plus
Experience with sub-surface communication optical cable, potting, fiber optics, electro-mechanical assemblies.
Individual should possess strong interpersonal, communication and writing skills.
Ability to develop creative yet practical solutions to technical challenges.
Demonstrates experience and ability to interpret schematic diagrams & engineering drawings.
Must have the ability to obtain a US Secret Clearance.
Willing to travel 25% of the calendar year.

Day to Day:

Experience in electro-optic cable terminations and jointing, sub-surface communications cable management and electronics assembly.
Tasks may require fiber optic splicing, potting mechanical and electronic components, Hi-Pot testing, hydrostatic-pressure testing, soldering of electrical and electronic assemblies
Soldering of electronic components onto electronics boards and other electrical assemblies.
Perform coarse and fine adjustments requiring the use of hand tools, precision measuring devices and other specialized equipment including, but not limited to vacuum equipment, digital indicators, optical microscopes, height gages, Vernier gages, micrometers, and electronic testing fixtures

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