**Description** SAIC is seeking a  **Hardware Engineer with expertise in fiber optics** in Pascagoula, MS for shipboard Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems. This program will be part of a transformative venture, driving the future of next generation afloat mission effectiveness through the integration of  **cutting-edge commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) systems ** and network technologies using fiber-optic infrastructure. Please view our program page for more information and view all open positions available: https://jobs.saic.com/pages/shipyardc5isr-careers **Job Duties:** + Perform Fiber Optics related Hardware Engineering to support stage 4 and 5 test procedures development and test execution projects for shipboard C5ISR systems. + Develop, update and maintain engineering documents including: + Stage 4 and 5 test procedures for integrated C5ISR and COTS systems. + Interface control documents, cable block diagram, fiber optic cable topology, and wiring diagrams specific to fiber optic cables, connectors and back shells. + Hardware configurations including cabinets, trays, fixtures, sway braces, connectors and fiber optic components. + Hardware environmental qualification analysis reports (eg, shock, vibration, and Mil-STD-461 EMI/EMC). + Assess engineering change proposals and document risks and impacts to project milestones and deliverables with focus on maintaining fiber optic standards (e.g., MIL-STD-1773, -2042, -2052, -2163 and TIA-568, IEEE 802.3). **Qualifications** **Required Education and Experience:** + Bachelor’s in electrical engineering and nine (9) years or more relevant experience hardware engineering (focused on fiber optics infrastructure); BS degree maybe offset with additional four (4) years relevant experience. + Experience designing, installing, or maintaining fiber optic networks, including integration with modern COTS systems, components, fiber optic cables, coaxial, cat 5/6 cables and fiber cable termination and splicing using appropriate tools. **Required Security Clearance:** + Must have an active secret clearance on first day of employment. **Required Certifications:** + Fiber Optic Certification, (e.g., ETA Certified Fiber Optic Technician [CFOT], FOA Certification, or equivalent). **Preferred Qualifications and Experience:** + Familiarity with COTS communication systems that leverage fiber optic infrastructure, including: + **Cisco routers and switches**  (e.g., Catalyst or Nexus models). + **Juniper networking equipment.** + **Media converters**  for fiber-to-copper integration. + **Network Interface Cards (NICs) ** supporting fiber. + **Patch panels**  and optical splitter equipment. + Proficiency of Microsoft Office suite and Autocad. + Experience with fiber optics test equipment (eg LED and Laser Light sources, power meters, optical time domain reflectometer, optical loss test set, optical video inspection system, optical leak detector). + Experience with MIL-STD-2106 Development of Shipboard Industrial Test procedures. + Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) IA Level II - Security+ certification, or CSSIP or equivalent. + Prior experience providing support for a project in a shipyard environment. **Desired Technical Experience (Key Systems and Shipboard Experience):** + **Shipboard C5ISR Systems:** + **Navigation: Integrated Bridge System, Gyrocompass (e.g., WSN-7).** + Radar: Surface Search Radars (e.g., AN/SPY-6, SPS-series). + Communications: UHF, HF, VHF Marine Radios; Shipboard Communication Cabinets; EHF Communications. + Networking: NIPRNET, SIPRNET, SI LANs. + Safety: Interior Alarms and Safety Systems. + Positioning: GPS, Sonar Mission Systems, Fathometer, and Depth Sounding Devices. + **Fiber Optic Systems and Hardware:** + Networking components: **Cisco and Juniper routers/switches, firewalls, and access points.** + Infrastructure: Fiber Patch Panels, Distribution Frames, Couplers, and Splitters. + Integration: Media Converters and Ethernet-over-fiber solutions. + Optical Hardware: High data-rate components such as **Optical Adapters, Transceivers (e.g., SFP/SFP+), Fiber Back-shells, and Connectors.** + Integrated Bridge System: + Gyrocompass (e.g., WSN-7). + Surface Search Radars (e.g., AN/SPY-6, SPS-series). + UHF, HF, VHF Marine Radios. + Shipboard Communication Cabinets. + Shipboard Alarms and Interior Communications (Safety, Warning Systems). + Fathometer and Depth Sounding Systems. + Global Positioning Systems (GPS). + Sonar Mission System (SMS). + Extremely High Frequency (EHF) Communications. + NIPRNET, SIPRNET, SI LAN. + Enhanced expertise with  **high-performance COTS systems associated with fiber optics:** + **Cisco and Juniper Networking Equipment**  (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, access points). + **Fiber Patch Panels,** couplers, splitters, and distribution frames. + **Optical adapters ** and ** fiber transceivers**  for high data-rate communications (e.g., SFP/SFP+). + **Media converters**  and Ethernet-over-fiber solutions. REQNUMBER: 2600911 SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability