Commonwealth Fusion Systems
fusion energy
FiberOpticSpecialist
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“Fiber Optic Specialist at Commonwealth Fusion Systems. Skills: optical fiber work, fiber splicing, testing, routing, measurement and analysis techniques with optical tools and equipment. assisting R&D and production staff with all aspects of optical fiber work. fiber splicing”
What You'll Achieve.
deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy; designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants; build the energy industry of the future; ensure goals and objectives are met; making Earth sustainable for the future to come; minimizing damage and attenuation to the fiber throughout its lifetime
Industry & Context.
solve tough problems
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, magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics, Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally, compliance with U. S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
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, 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, magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics, Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
Nice to Have
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
What You'll Do.
assisting R&D and production staff with all aspects of optical fiber work
incorporation of fibers into complex design features
minimizing damage and attenuation to the fiber
ensure functional operation and preventative maintenance of equipment
continuous improvement
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
Improve safety protocols for laser and fiber optic handling
Fulfill manufacturing and R&D fiber needs
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
close cooperation with Operations, Maintenance, Quality and other departments; conducted within a multi-disciplinary team of technicians and engineers; Participation and clear, concise communication while working with the team is crucial; Train other technicians as needed
Communication Scope
clear, concise communication
Full Job Description
## Description 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 and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future. We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised nearly $3 billion in capital, making us the largest and leading private 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. ## What you'll do 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 Instal
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