Fiber Optic Assembler
About this role
Blackwatch International Corporation (Blackwatch), a small business founded in 2010, is a small business dedicated to supporting Federal business and national security objectives. Based in McLean, VA, with offices in Sacramento, CA, Blackwatch invests in innovation and quality for our customers and staff, holding corporate-level ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001:2013, and ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 and CMMI Level 3 certifications. We are a leading provider of information technology (IT) infrastructure, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, data exploitation, and engineering services, specializing in large and complex projects. Blackwatch is dedicated to growth and offers a dynamic working environment with multiple opportunities for advancement.
Position Title: Fiber Optic Assembler
Position Location: Ridgecrest, California
Position Type: Regular Full Time
Years of experience: 0+
Security Clearance: Secret
US Citizenship Required: Yes
Summary/Objective
Blackwatch International is seeking an enthusiastic Fiber Optic Assembler to join our dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with our network installation team.
The Fiber Optic Network Assembler position is considered entry level, but the ideal candidates will have knowledge in the following areas: fiber optic cabling installations, splicing, polishing, cleaving, connecting, fusion splicing, testing, terminations (fusion and mechanical), electro-mechanical connectorization, assembling and documenting fiber optic, CAT 6, and Coax cabling. Fiber and copper maintenance, emergency restoration, inspection services, and troubleshooting while adhering industry standards and installation techniques.
Operating in the Ridgecrest/China Lake area, this role is critical to maintaining military base operational readiness. The selected candidate will support the installation of network infrastructure ensuring network availability while maintaining strict environmental compliance under California high-desert regulatory bodies.
Minimum Qualifications
• Self-motivated and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and and handle multiple tasks.
• Flexibly to work or train on new tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Basic Networking skills to include setting up and connecting network devices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Technical aptitude, ability, and desire to learn new networking skills.
• Ability to lift 50lbs and may require standing/bending/stooping/ crawling/climbing.
• Basic computer skills utilizing Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.
Desired Qualifications (not required, but a huge plus):
- 2+ years’ experience in the following areas:
- Fiber Optic networking cabling installations, splicing, polishing, cleaving, connecting, fusion splicing, testing, terminations (fusion and mechanical), electro-mechanical connectorization, assembling, and documenting.
- Conducting testing with Corning, EXFO, and Fluke testers; CAT 6, Coax, and fiber optic cabling; fiber and copper maintenance.
- Assisting with design/engineering of Internet Service Provider (ISP)/ Operating Service Provider (OSP) projects and fiber optic cabling documentation – OSP Insight.
- Operating test equipment for evaluating fiber optic and copper connected components, sensors and systems.
- Working with Corning, EXFO, Fujikura, Sumitomo ABF, and Fluke Networking equipment, Cat 6, Coax, and fiber optic cabling.
- Fiber and copper maintenance, emergency restoration, inspections services, trouble shooting, fiber documentation, industry standards, and installation techniques
Company at a glance
Blackwatch is a small business headquartered in Mclean, VA with offices in O'Fallon, IL and Carmichael, CA. We provide professional services and technical solutions to federal governmental and commercial customers worldwide. Blackwatch services are tailored to meet the specific challenges in the professional, administrative and technical program areas.
Our Mission is to deliver the highest quality of IT professional services and advanced technical solutions to our customers. Our commitment results in providing customers with the "Best of the Best" IT professionals and technical solutions to meet the specific business challenges of our customers.
Our Values in achieving our Mission are equally as important as the Mission itself. We strive to always exceed our customer's business goals and objectives.
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