ManTech
MANTECH
seeks a skilled
Audio Visual (AV) Fiber Technician
to support the buildout and sustainment of IP-based video distribution systems aboard U.S. Navy ships in
Norfolk, VA
. This is an
on-site
opportunity.
This opportunity is ideal for candidates with hands-on experience in fiber optic cable fabrication, installation, and maintenance in both lab and shipboard environments. As an AV Fiber Technician, you will assist in the configuration and life cycle support of unclassified video broadcast and surveillance systems, playing a vital role in ensuring reliable video communications across multiple maritime platforms.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Design, integrate, install, and maintain fiber optic systems for shipboard broadcast television, closed-circuit video surveillance, and entertainment and training systems aboard Navy, Coast Guard, and Military Sealift Command vessels
Interpret and apply system drawings, equipment schematics, and cable run sheets
Integrate and mount equipment in racks; fabricate, run, and terminate fiber and copper cables; perform system-level testing and troubleshooting
Install, repair, and validate performance of fiber optic systems
Conduct cable testing, including optical continuity and conformance checks, following established standards
Identify and resolve defects in fiber optic products and services
Maintain documentation and service records for fiber optic components and test activities
Adhere to all safety protocols during fabrication, installation, and maintenance operations in both lab and shipboard settings
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or Graduate Equivalent Degree (GED)
5+ years of experience in fiber optic cable fabrication, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
3+ years of experience interpreting technical documentation, wiring schematics, and equipment diagrams
2+ years of experience diagnosing and repairing television, video surveillance, or related distribution systems
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong working knowledge of fiber optic systems, including tools, components, optical testing, and signal validation
Familiarity with U.S. Navy or other shipboard installation regulations, safety standards, and procedures
Proficiency with desktop and laptop computers for system documentation, configuration, and maintenance tracking
Familiarity with RF television distribution systems using coaxial and fiber optic cabling
Understanding of video surveillance infrastructure and equipment
Exposure to satellite receiving and IP-based television systems
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of tools, equipment, or materials
Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, and multiple flights of stairs aboard naval vessels
Ability to walk long distances on ship decks and piers in various weather conditions
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and work in confined or elevated spaces for extended periods
Ability to board and disembark ships using gangways, planks, or temporary access structures
Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow shipboard safety protocols
MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.
seeks a skilled
Audio Visual (AV) Fiber Technician
to support the buildout and sustainment of IP-based video distribution systems aboard U.S. Navy ships in
Norfolk, VA
. This is an
on-site
opportunity.
This opportunity is ideal for candidates with hands-on experience in fiber optic cable fabrication, installation, and maintenance in both lab and shipboard environments. As an AV Fiber Technician, you will assist in the configuration and life cycle support of unclassified video broadcast and surveillance systems, playing a vital role in ensuring reliable video communications across multiple maritime platforms.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Design, integrate, install, and maintain fiber optic systems for shipboard broadcast television, closed-circuit video surveillance, and entertainment and training systems aboard Navy, Coast Guard, and Military Sealift Command vessels
Interpret and apply system drawings, equipment schematics, and cable run sheets
Integrate and mount equipment in racks; fabricate, run, and terminate fiber and copper cables; perform system-level testing and troubleshooting
Install, repair, and validate performance of fiber optic systems
Conduct cable testing, including optical continuity and conformance checks, following established standards
Identify and resolve defects in fiber optic products and services
Maintain documentation and service records for fiber optic components and test activities
Adhere to all safety protocols during fabrication, installation, and maintenance operations in both lab and shipboard settings
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or Graduate Equivalent Degree (GED)
5+ years of experience in fiber optic cable fabrication, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
3+ years of experience interpreting technical documentation, wiring schematics, and equipment diagrams
2+ years of experience diagnosing and repairing television, video surveillance, or related distribution systems
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong working knowledge of fiber optic systems, including tools, components, optical testing, and signal validation
Familiarity with U.S. Navy or other shipboard installation regulations, safety standards, and procedures
Proficiency with desktop and laptop computers for system documentation, configuration, and maintenance tracking
Familiarity with RF television distribution systems using coaxial and fiber optic cabling
Understanding of video surveillance infrastructure and equipment
Exposure to satellite receiving and IP-based television systems
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of tools, equipment, or materials
Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, and multiple flights of stairs aboard naval vessels
Ability to walk long distances on ship decks and piers in various weather conditions
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and work in confined or elevated spaces for extended periods
Ability to board and disembark ships using gangways, planks, or temporary access structures
Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow shipboard safety protocols
MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.