Commonwealth Fusion Systems Verified
Clean Energy, Nuclear Fusion
Fiber Optic Specialist - First Shift
Somerville, MAOnsiteFull TimePosted 16 days agoVisa sponsorship available
Required skills
- fiber splicing
- fiber testing
- optical fiber
- stooping
- typing
- standing
- sitting
- confined spaces
- heat
- cold
Nice to have
- fusion energy
- R&D
- production
Role summary
Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) is seeking a Fiber Optic Applications Technician to support R&D and production staff in all aspects of optical fiber work, including splicing, testing, and integration into complex designs. This role involves ensuring equipment functionality, performing preventative maintenance, and driving continuous improvement within a multi-disciplinary team. The technician will collaborate closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Quality departments to achieve goals. The position requires attention to detail, physical capability for lifting and working in various environments, and a strong commitment to safety, including potential exposure to industrial hazards. Occasional travel, nights, weekends, and on-call availability may be required.
About Commonwealth Fusion Systems: Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy. Combining decades of research, top talent, and new technologies, we’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And we're working with policymakers, suppliers, and many others to build the energy industry of the future. We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised $4 billion of capital, making us the largest and leading fusion company in the world. Now we’re looking for more thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to join us. People who’ll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team. If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.
Join the power movement as a Fiber Optic Specialist The Fiber Optic Applications Technician is an exciting and evolving role with a responsibility for assisting R&D and production staff with all aspects of optical fiber work such as fiber splicing, testing, and incorporation of fibers into complex design features while minimizing damage and attenuation to the fiber throughout its lifetime. The technician will ensure functional operation and preventative maintenance of equipment as well as continuous improvement. Responsibilities include close cooperation with Operations, Maintenance, Quality and other departments to ensure goals and objectives are met. This role will lead the way to making Earth sustainable for the future to come. This work is conducted within a multi-disciplinary team of technicians and engineers. Participation and clear, concise communication while working with the team is crucial.Conduct the handling, routing, splicing, testing, and potential repair of 1000’s of fibers throughout the SPARC fusion machine
Perform mechanical integration of small assemblies adjacent or in conjunction with the fiber work, such as passthrough flanges and enclosures for the fibers
Install composite or polymer wrappings for the fibers and their enclosures
Train other technicians as needed in the proper installation, splicing, routing, and measurement procedures
Improve safety protocols for laser and fiber optic handling
Fulfill manufacturing and R&D fiber needs 4+ years experience in fiber optics field applications
Experience with taking attenuation, insertion loss, and spectral analysis measurements using various measurement equipment (such as OTDR, OSA, OBR, power meter, etc.)
Must have experience fiber handling in a lab setting with known standards 7+ years experience in fiber optics field applications
Experience in utilizing distributed sensing arrays
Experience with polyimide and a variety of coated fibers
At least 1 year experience in teaching and/or training fiber splicing techniques and cable assemblies
Experienced with designing, building, and testing fiber cable assemblies, particularly in cryogen and vacuum conditions
Experience performing fiber optic work in environments with limited space or requiring odd positions.
Skills: Fiber coating removal
Fiber re-coating
Specialty fiber splicing
Fiber proof-testing Measurement and analysis techniques with optical tools and equipment such as interrogators, optical multiplexers, optical switches, fault locators, OTDR, etc.
Knowledgeable about various optics sensing techniques and optical attenuation/insertion loss mechanisms
Basic Materials Science knowledge
Good communication skills
Good attention to detail Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
Perform activities: Stooping, typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
May need to operate in small confined places in odd locations
Work locations could include being on platforms around 25 feet high Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics
Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally #LI-Onsite
At CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges. We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law. This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, “Export Control Laws"). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.
Join the power movement as a Fiber Optic Specialist The Fiber Optic Applications Technician is an exciting and evolving role with a responsibility for assisting R&D and production staff with all aspects of optical fiber work such as fiber splicing, testing, and incorporation of fibers into complex design features while minimizing damage and attenuation to the fiber throughout its lifetime. The technician will ensure functional operation and preventative maintenance of equipment as well as continuous improvement. Responsibilities include close cooperation with Operations, Maintenance, Quality and other departments to ensure goals and objectives are met. This role will lead the way to making Earth sustainable for the future to come. This work is conducted within a multi-disciplinary team of technicians and engineers. Participation and clear, concise communication while working with the team is crucial.
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At CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges. We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law. This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, “Export Control Laws"). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.
