Remote Fiber Analyst – OTDR & Troubleshooting

GCS Recruitment Specialists; California; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment is seeking a highly skilled Fiber Analyst to join the team on a remote basis. The role focuses on assisting technicians and engineers remotely with fiber testing and diagnostics using OTDR and related equipment.

You will map fiber routes, identify faults, and provide remediation recommendations while coordinating with vendors and project managers to deliver high-quality results. This position requires strong remote collaboration capabilities and precise reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience with OTDR and fiber characterization.
• Ability to read OTDR traces to map routes and identify faults.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for remote field support.

Responsibilities

• Assist technicians and engineers remotely for fiber testing and troubleshooting.
• Read OTDR traces to map fiber routes and identify splices, connectors, bends, and faults.
• Perform CD/PMD tests and power meter/laser tests to assess fiber integrity remotely.
• Perform fusion splicing on problematic fiber segments to minimize signal loss.
• Oversee fiber end-face inspection and cleaning as needed.
• Prepare comprehensive test reports, redlined fiber path documentation, and demarcation maps.

Skills

Fiber analysis

Remote support

Technical troubleshooting

Tools

OTDR

Fiber testing equipment

Job description

Job Summary:

• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Fiber Analyst to join our team and help technicians and engineers remotely.
• The successful candidate will be responsible to help technicians remotely for perform Fiber characterization, Bi-directional Testing, troubleshooting remotely on vendor Fiber networks, primarily within ISP & OSP environments.
• The role requires expertise in OTDR to validate Fiber paths remotely, identify issues, and provide remediation recommendations.
• As part of a small, dynamic remote team, you will have to prepare test packages remotely, manage project schedules, and collaborate with vendors, project managers, and internal teams to deliver high-quality results.

Key Responsibilities:

Help technicians and engineers in the field for Fiber Testing & Troubleshooting:

Read OTDR to map and analyse Fiber routes, identifying splices, connectors, bends, and faults along the Fiber path.

Help them Perform CD/PMD, Bi-directional testing and power meter/laser tests to assess Fiber integrity and bandwidth capabilities remotely.

Remediation & Repair: Based on test results, perform fusion splicing on problematic Fiber segments, ensuring minimal signal loss and optimal Fiber performance.

Help technicians and field engineers Conduct Fiber end-face inspection and cleaning as necessary.

Documentation & Reporting: Prepare comprehensive test reports remotely, redlined Fiber path documentation, and demarcation maps.

Document and report all findings, remediation efforts, and retest results to stakeholders, including vendors and project managers.

Vendor & Project Management Interface: Work closely with vendors remotely, project managers, and internal Fiber analysts to execute Statements of Work (SOWs) and provide timely feedback on Fiber network issues. Assist with scheduling, coordinating resources, and managing project timelines.

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.