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Job Title:  Electronic Fiber Optics Cable Assembler

Job Code: 33653

Job Location:Norfolk, VA.

Schedule: 5/8- Employees work 8 hours per day, 5 days per week

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking an Electronic Fiber Optics Cable Assembler to join the MPES Services Norfolk team. The assembler will use processes, drawings and technical data sheets to fabricate, test and assemble various components that make up a cable assembly utilizing copper, and Fiber Optic pathways. 

Essential Functions:

• Termination of fiber optic cables
• Polishing of fiber ferrules using machine methods
• Testing of fiber optic cables to include insertion loss, return loss.
• Troubleshooting using optical time domain reflectometer
• Visual inspection using Fiber Optic Visual Inspection Systems (FOVIS)
• End-face inspection using Interferometer
• Perform consistent quality control checks
• Maintain detailed records of test data 

Qualifications:

• High School diploma and 6 years prior related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to perform tasks involving kitting of cable/connector parts, cutting cable to required lengths by drawing and inspecting assemblies at various stages of construction for conformance to drawings and standards.
• Experience in the termination of fiber optic cables as well as proficiency in machine methods for polishing fiber ferrules.
• Demonstrated understanding of fiber optic testing.
• Demonstrated ability to perform quality control checks and maintain comprehensive and accurate records of test data.
• Familiarity with advanced cleaning methods and the ability to ensure a contaminant free environment.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities to ensure fiber optic termination to meet industry and military standards and specifications are required.
• Experience in Fiber Optic Cable Termination, polishing fiber optics ferules
• Knowledge of fiber optic testing and test equipment

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience in building harnesses for equipment cabinets
• Experience with recording data
• High attention to detail
• Problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Basic computer knowledge

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