Test & Acceptance Specialist

Zayo Group; United States; Remote; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a Test & Acceptance Specialist to ensure the quality of fiber optic systems. The role involves analyzing test data, collaborating with engineers, and maintaining documentation. Candidates should have a strong background in fiber optics and telecommunications.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years in the telecommunications industry.
• Four years of experience with analyzing fiber optic test results.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing OSP dark fiber test data and identifying potential issues.
• Maintaining accurate records of test results and network performance.
• Ensuring compliance with company standards during testing.

Skills

Fiber Optic Technology

Data Analysis

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

EXFO FastReporter

Viavi FiberChekPRO

MS Excel

Job description

Company Description

Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world’s most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo’s 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo’s communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises.

Zayo is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Test & Acceptance Specialist to join our team. The Test & Acceptance Specialist will be responsible for performing tests, analyzing data, and ensuring the proper functioning and quality of fiber optic systems. This role requires knowledge of fiber optic technology, testing equipment, and diagnostic techniques to assess network performance and troubleshoot issues.

Responsibilities:

• Analyzing OSP dark fiber test data insertion loss, OTDR, power meter, FIP, CD & PMD in prepackaged detailed reports on the performance of fiber optic cables and networks. Identify potential issues, inefficiencies, or areas of improvement.

• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of test results, processes, and network performance. Prepare technical documentation for internal and external stakeholders.

• Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, technicians, and project managers to ensure all fiber optic systems meet the required standards.

• Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance of company standards, safety regulations, and best practices during testing and analysis.

• Provides specialized telecommunications technical expertise.

• Coordinates and facilitates with internal resources to effect the timely completion of projects.

• Verify and update internal records to ensure network inventory.

• Validating correct test settings like wavelength, test duration, and test method (e.g., OTDR, power meter) were used to meet customer contractual requirements.

• Reviewing dark fiber performance to identify any potential issues with the system's integrity.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ Degree preferred.

• Minimum of five (5) years in the telecommunications industry with outside plant, fiber optics, telecommunication architectures, optical transport equipment, and project management experience.

• Must be conversant/have working knowledge of structured cabling, routing, switching, and IP protocols.

• Must have four (4) years of experience with analyzing fiber optic test results; OTDR, OLTS, FIP, CD PMD.

• Familiar with EXFO FastReporter, EXFO ConnectorMax, Viavi FiberCable2 Suite, Viavi FiberChekPRO, Anritsu NetWorks, Email, MS Excel, Word and Google Earth.

• Must be able to understand and read construction documents.

Estimated Base Salary Range: $56,300 - $75,050 USD/annually.

The base pay range shown is a guideline and reasonable estimate for this role. It takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted range based upon geographic location, work experience, skill level, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Non- sales roles may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive plan. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a sales incentive plan.

Additionally, this position may be eligible for certain benefits, such as health insurance, life insurance, disability retirement plans, paid time off.

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

Benefits, Rewards & Wellness

• Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan

• Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave

Zayo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.