Testing Technician

Brightsmith; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightsmith in California seeks a Grid Testing Specialist to join its engineering team. You will develop and test an advanced fiber optic sensing platform for transmission and grid monitoring applications.

You will set up laboratory and field tests, operate and maintain optical test equipment, perform splicing and installation, and analyze data to validate product performance with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Fiber Optics, Telecommunications, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with fiber optic systems, including splicing, installation, and OTDR/BOTDR testing.
• Exposure to distributed fiber sensing technologies such as DAS, DTS, or BOTDR.
• Experience in utilities, telecoms, power transmission, or related environments.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, test procedures, and engineering documentation.
• Practical, hands-on approach with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for field deployments and customer installations.

Responsibilities

• Set up and execute laboratory and field tests for fiber optic sensing systems.
• Operate and maintain optical interrogators and associated test equipment.
• Perform fiber optic splicing, termination, installation, and troubleshooting.
• Collect, analyze, and document test data to support engineering validation.
• Support product installations and commissioning activities at customer sites.
• Work closely with engineering, product, and field teams to improve product performance and reliability.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure safe working practices.

Skills

Fiber optics

Splicing

Installation

OTDR/BOTDR testing

Laboratory & field testing

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Fiber Optics or Telecommunications

Tools

Optical interrogators

OTDR/BOTDR testers

Field test equipment

Job description

Utilities | Fiber Optics | Smart Grid Technology

We’re partnering with an innovative, high-growth technology company at the forefront of modernizing the electrical grid. With its solutions deployed by utilities across the world, the business is helping improve the reliability, capacity, and resilience of critical transmission infrastructure while supporting the global energy transition.

As the company continues to invest in its next generation of digital grid technologies, it is looking to appoint a Grid Testing Specialist to join its engineering team in California.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge sensing technology that enables utilities to monitor high-voltage transmission assets in real time. You’ll play a key role in validating new products through laboratory testing, field deployments, and close collaboration with engineering and product development teams.

The Role

You’ll support the development and testing of an advanced fiber optic sensing platform designed for transmission and grid monitoring applications.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Setting up and executing laboratory and field tests for fiber optic sensing systems.
• Operating and maintaining optical interrogators and associated test equipment.
• Performing fiber optic splicing, termination, installation, and troubleshooting.
• Collecting, analyzing, and documenting test data to support engineering validation.
• Supporting product installations and commissioning activities at customer sites.
• Working closely with engineering, product, and field teams to improve product performance and reliability.
• Maintaining laboratory equipment and ensuring safe working practices.

What We’re Looking For

We’re interested in candidates who have:

• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Fiber Optics, Telecommunications, or a related discipline.
• Hands‑on experience with fiber optic systems, including splicing, installation, and OTDR/BOTDR testing.
• Exposure to distributed fiber sensing technologies such as DAS, DTS, or BOTDR (highly desirable).
• Experience within utilities, telecommunications, power transmission, or related technical environments.
• The ability to interpret technical drawings, test procedures, and engineering documentation.
• A practical, hands‑on approach with excellent organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to support field deployments and customer installations.

Why Apply?

This is a unique opportunity to join a business that is transforming how utilities monitor and manage critical transmission infrastructure. You’ll work alongside a highly experienced engineering team, gain exposure to cutting‑edge sensing technologies, and contribute directly to products that are improving grid resilience and supporting the global transition to cleaner, more reliable energy systems.

If you’re passionate about fiber optics, testing, and developing technology that makes a real‑world impact, we’d love to hear from you.