Fiber Optic Specialist – Weekend Second Shift

Job overview

The Fiber Optic Specialist – Weekend Second Shift role is onsite in Devens, MA, working Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Pay is $38–$48 per hour plus a 30% differential. Commonwealth Fusion Systems is working to develop commercially viable fusion power plants as part of its mission to advance fusion energy. The specialist supports research and production teams by handling, routing, splicing, testing, and potentially repairing optical fibers used in the SPARC fusion machine. The role also integrates related assemblies, maintains equipment, supports safety improvements, and coordinates with operations, maintenance, quality, and other teams.

What you'll do

• Handle, route, splice, test and potentially repair fibers
• mechanically integrate small assemblies adjacent to fiber work
• install composite or polymer wrappings
• train technicians as needed
• improve laser and fiber handling safety protocols
• support manufacturing and R&D fiber needs
• maintain and improve equipment in coordination with other departments.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

fiber optic specialist

weekend second shift

devens ma

commonwealth fusion systems

full-time

onsite

friday–sunday

6:00 pm–6:00 am

$38–$48/hr plus 30% differential

fiber splicing

optical testing

fusion energy

r&d

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Weekend overnight schedule is Friday through Sunday, 6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.; pay includes a 30% differential. The posting requires four or more years of fiber optics field applications experience and notes occasional nights, weekends or on-call work may be required.

About the employer

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.