OTDR Testing Expert — Fiber Engineer for Data Centers

GCS Recruitment; Quincy (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading Telecom Company is seeking a Fiber Engineer with OTDR testing expertise for mission-critical fibre networks in enterprise data centres. You will perform OTDR testing, interpret results, and troubleshoot complex fibre links, collaborating with project teams to ensure high-quality fault resolution and documentation.

The role emphasizes hands-on use of EXFO and Viavi OTDR equipment, with on-site customer engagement and detailed reporting. 12+ month contract opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience performing OTDR testing in fibre networks.
• Hands-on experience with EXFO and Viavi OTDR equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret OTDR traces.
• Experience with fibre splicing and fault diagnosis.
• Independent on-site work with customer sites.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform OTDR testing to identify fibre breaks, bends, high-loss events, and other network faults.
• Troubleshoot and repair fibre optic links across large-scale data centre environments.
• Operate and configure EXFO and Viavi OTDR test equipment.
• Analyse and interpret OTDR trace results, event tables, and return loss measurements to locate faults.
• Identify fibre counts, cable routes, splice points, and damaged sections using OTDR testing.
• Work with ribbon fibre cables and ribbon connectors, including fault identification and testing.
• Carry out fibre optic testing, validation, and fault diagnostics to industry standards.
• Produce detailed test reports, documentation, and as-built records.
• Support installation, commissioning, and customer acceptance testing.
• Provide on-site technical support and collaborate with project teams to resolve network issues efficiently.

Skills

OTDR testing

EXFO equipment

Viavi equipment

Fibre splicing

OTDR traces

Troubleshooting

Network documentation

Independent work

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

EXFO OTDR

Viavi OTDR

Ribbon fibre connectors

Job description

Leading Telecom Company is seeking a Fiber Engineer with OTDR testing expertise for mission-critical fibre networks in enterprise data centres. You will perform OTDR testing, interpret results, and troubleshoot complex fibre links, collaborating with project teams to ensure high-quality fault resolution and documentation.

The role emphasizes hands-on use of EXFO and Viavi OTDR equipment, with on-site customer engagement and detailed reporting. 12+ month contract opportunities available.