Lead Fiber Optic Test Engineer — Tier-1 Testing Lead

Commercial Programming Systems; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Commercial Programming Systems, Inc. (CPS) is seeking a Fiber Optic Test Engineer Lead to head fiber testing and cable-plant certification for large-scale data center projects across nationwide sites.

This hands-on role requires strong Tier 1 optical loss testing experience, fiber troubleshooting, and leadership of testing crews. The role involves configuring OLTS testing platforms, testing SM/MM fiber configurations, and producing traceable certification reports.

Qualifications

• Proven Tier 1 fiber loss testing experience.
• Experience with OLTS/fiber certification platforms.
• Ability to identify testing equipment/model used and explain the workflow.
• Fiber cable-plant certification experience in SM/MM and LC/MPO/MTP environments.
• Experience troubleshooting failed tests and documenting retests.
• Experience generating and managing traceable certification reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead Tier 1 optical loss testing and cable-plant certification of installed fiber.
• Configure OLTS or equivalent testing platforms before production testing.
• Test single-mode and multimode fiber (LC, MPO/MTP, etc.).
• Set up or verify fiber type, wavelengths, test limits, link IDs, reference configurations, and test-reference cords.
• Perform fiber inspection and cleaning prior to testing.
• Measure and validate insertion loss, length, polarity and pass/fail results.
• Troubleshoot failed loss tests and coordinate retesting for acceptance.
• Use OTDR for troubleshooting and fault location.
• Maintain traceable test results and documentation.
• Prepare, review, and support delivery of final test reports and customer closeout packages.
• Lead testing technicians/crews and manage testing priorities, production counts, failures, retests, and shift handoffs.
• Ensure links are not skipped, duplicated, or mislabeled.
• Follow safety requirements and site procedures.

Skills

Tier 1 loss testing

OLTS testing

Fiber testing leadership

SM/MM fiber

OTDR usage

Tools

OLTS platform

Light-source & power-meter

OTDR

Job description

Commercial Programming Systems, Inc. (CPS) is seeking a Fiber Optic Test Engineer Lead to head fiber testing and cable-plant certification for large-scale data center projects across nationwide sites.

This hands-on role requires strong Tier 1 optical loss testing experience, fiber troubleshooting, and leadership of testing crews. The role involves configuring OLTS testing platforms, testing SM/MM fiber configurations, and producing traceable certification reports.