HOTO ENGINEER

Lepton Software; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 446,000 - 781,000; Full time

Job summary

Lepton Software in Gurugram, India, is seeking an experienced OFC/HOTO Engineer with practical hands-on fiber splicing, OTDR testing, and route survey expertise. You will perform field OFC activities, collect accurate data, and document tests and surveys to support project delivery.

The role requires traveling to project sites, coordinating with field teams and clients, and ensuring all work complies with safety and quality standards. Experience with BharatNet or FTTH projects is a plus.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in OFC splicing and jointing.
• Experience interpreting OTDR traces.
• Understanding OFC networks, cables, joints, chambers/manholes, and related infrastructure.
• Mandatory hands-on experience in HOTO surveys.

Responsibilities

• Perform OFC fiber splicing and ensure proper jointing as per project standards.
• Carry out OTDR testing and tracing of fiber links to identify routes, faults and losses.
• Analyze OTDR traces and prepare/maintain test reports.
• Conduct OFC route surveys and collect field data on routes and infrastructure.
• Perform HOTO surveys and verify OFC infrastructure, routes, joints, and manholes.
• Coordinate with field teams, project teams, and clients for survey and testing.
• Maintain documentation of survey data, OTDR reports, splicing records, and HOTO information.
• Ensure activities comply with project quality and safety standards.

Skills

OFC splicing

OTDR testing

OFC network knowledge

HOTO surveys

Tools

OTDR equipment

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and technically skilled OFC / HOTO Engineer with practical knowledge of Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) networks, fiber splicing, OTDR testing, and HOTO (Handing Over/Taking Over) surveys. The candidate will be responsible for field-level OFC activities, testing, documentation, and survey work.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform OFC fiber splicing and ensure proper jointing as per project standards.
• Carry out OTDR testing and tracing of fiber links to identify fiber routes, faults, losses, and other network issues.
• Analyze OTDR traces and prepare/maintain required test reports.
• Conduct OFC route surveys and collect accurate field data related to fiber routes and network infrastructure.
• Perform HOTO surveys and verify existing OFC infrastructure, routes, joints, chambers/manholes, handholes, and related network assets.
• Verify field data against drawings and project requirements.
• Identify and report discrepancies, damages, missing assets, and route deviations during the survey.
• Coordinate with field teams, project teams, and clients/engineers for survey and testing activities.
• Maintain proper documentation of survey data, OTDR reports, splicing records, and HOTO-related information.
• Ensure all activities are completed as per project quality and safety standards.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Practical experience in OFC splicing and fiber jointing.
• Good knowledge of OTDR testing, tracing, and interpretation of OTDR results.
• Good understanding of OFC networks, fiber cables, joints, ODFs, chambers/manholes, and associated infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience in HOTO surveys is mandatory.
• Ability to understand OFC route drawings and field documentation.
• Good field coordination and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to project locations and work in field conditions.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience in telecom/OFC projects, BharatNet, fiber rollout, HOTO, FTTH, or similar network projects will be preferred.
• Candidates with hands-on field experience in OFC testing, splicing, and survey activities will be given preference.