Information Technology - Fiber Test Engineer 2 Fiber Test Engineer 2

eTeam, Inc.; Tallahassee (FL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the telecom industry is seeking a Fiber Tester (Field Engineer) to conduct field engineering activities focused on fiber characterization and testing. This role requires extensive travel and offers opportunities for professional development in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include conducting tests, managing project documentation, and interfacing with vendors to resolve issues. The ideal candidate has significant OTDR experience and strong analytical skills, as well as the ability to effectively communicate and present findings.

Benefits

Reimbursement for hotels and rental cars

Per diem for meals

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in Telecom Network Infrastructure.
• Strong analytical skills for analyzing OTDR traces and other data.
• Familiarity with fiber testing equipment and vendor contractual deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fiber characterization tests and manage project documentation.
• Perform site surveys and interface with vendors to solve issues.
• Maintain project schedules and provide field analysis on networks.

Skills

OTDR experience

Organizational competence

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

EXFO Toolbox

Job description

Job Title : Fiber Tester (Field Engineer)

Location : Remote (anywhere in the US)

Traveling : 80% traveling (anywhere in the U.S)

Contract : 12 Months (Possibility of extension)

Job Summary : Day to Day :

Traveling on Monday and they'll be working with another in the field doing fiber characterization work.

Traveling for 2 weeks and return for one weekend.

Reimbursed for Hotels, rental cars candidate will log into client's portal.

• per diem for meals. Also Fuel and baggage.

Must Have :

Extensive OTDR experience

Years of experience :

3-5+ of experience

Interview Process

1- 2 interviews

Title / Industry :

• Telecom Experience
• Candidates will be responsible for testing the end-to-end of connectivity of optical fiber paths using multiple testing apparatus (OTDR, CD / PMD, Optical Insertion Loss measurements and fiber end-face validation) and performing basic site survey

This involves :

• Maintaining Project Schedules
• Performing fiber characterization tests using OTDR, CD / PMD, power meter / laser source and fiber end face testing using industry standard test equipment
• Splicing or re-splicing of problematic fiber strands using industry standard fusion splicers
• Providing field analysis on Vendor's fiber network from test data
• Preparing testing packages including :
• Redlining of project documentation including fiber path and demarcation points
• Provide test reports as dictated by vendor requirements
• Managing project field documentation
• Interfacing with vendors to provide remediation to fiber path issues
• Performing site surveys to validate vendor infrastructure deliverables including any issues (not limited to) :
• Fiber type
• Points of failure
• Diversity requirements
• Framework and support infrastructure (racks, fiber protection, grounding etc.)

Required Experience

Knowledge :

• Organizational competence
• Strong experience analyzing OTDR traces, OIL data and CD / PMD data.
• Able to describe the details and structure of ISP and OSP Fiber Networks
• Fusion splicing using industry standard equipment
• Understanding of various fiber types

Communication :

• High level analytical skills
• Effectively present to team meetings both written and orally
• Identify issues and enact resolutions effectively
• Assist in fiber issue resolution
• Multi-task effectively and maintain project deadlines
• Interface with vendors and develop issue remediation protocols

General Experience :

• Minimum 3 years experience within a Telecom Network Infrastructure environment
• Able to use any generic office software.
• Familiarity with EXFO Toolbox used in the analysis of fibre test data or similar software applications
• Experience with understanding vendor contractual deliverables
• Minimum of two years in a project management or project support capacity directing field resources an asset