Job Description

Job Title: Fiber Test Engineer (Contractor) – Data Center Project

Location : Abilene, TX

Contract Duration : 6 years (Contractor), 5 days onsite, 12 hour shifts (day & night available)

Project : Datacenter Project (Telecom Infrastructure & Cloud Services)

Position Overview:

Vivid is seeking a highly skilled Fiber Test Engineer to join our team as a contractor for the one of a kind datacenter Project . The successful candidate will be responsible for performing testing, validation, and troubleshooting of fiber-optic networks and associated systems, ensuring the highest level of performance and reliability for critical telecom and cloud infrastructure. As part of the team working on the client's cutting-edge technology, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting the company's global data center expansion and the development of innovative cloud solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Fiber Network Testing :

• Conduct testing on fiber-optic cables, fiber links, and related telecom infrastructure to validate signal strength, attenuation, and performance.
• Perform end-to-end testing on fiber-optic networks, including both single-mode and multi-mode fibers, to ensure compliance with client's standards.

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics :

• Use advanced diagnostic tools such as OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer), optical power meters, and fiber analyzers to locate and resolve fiber-related issues in the network.
• Perform fault isolation and root cause analysis on fiber network performance issues.

Documentation and Reporting :

• Create and maintain comprehensive test documentation, including test plans, results, and logs, in line with clients’s project standards.
• Report on fiber-optic performance metrics and ensure that all test findings are documented accurately.

Collaboration with Engineering Teams :

• Work closely with system engineers, network architects, and project managers to support the design and deployment of fiber-optic networks for clients’s data centers and cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure fiber network specifications are met and integrated correctly with the broader telecom infrastructure.

Continuous Improvement :

• Provide feedback to the engineering team on fiber-optic performance and reliability, recommending improvements or alternative solutions as necessary.
• Stay updated on new fiber-optic technologies, tools, and best practices, applying this knowledge to improve testing and troubleshooting processes.

Compliance and Safety :

• Ensure that all fiber testing activities adhere to industry standards and Client’s internal protocols.
• Follow strict safety guidelines to protect both personnel and equipment during testing and maintenance tasks.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Education :

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience :

• Minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on experience with fiber-optic network testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Proven experience working with fiber testing equipment, including OTDRs, optical power meters, and fiber analyzers.
• Experience with large-scale data center and telecom network infrastructure, preferably in cloud computing or enterprise-level deployments.

Technical Proficiency :

• Strong knowledge of fiber-optic cable types, fiber optic connectors, and fiber splicing.
• Familiarity with network protocols and standards (e.g., ITU-T, IEEE) related to fiber-optic communications.
• Proficient in fiber network performance metrics such as signal loss, reflectance, dispersion, and throughput.

Certifications :

• Fiber Optic Association (FOA) or similar certifications (e.g., CFOT, CFOS/O) highly desirable.
• Relevant safety training (e.g., electrical safety, PPE) would be an asset.

Soft Skills :

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to testing.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly document and report test results.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with cloud-based platforms.
• Familiarity with automated testing tools and network monitoring systems.
• Experience with fiber-optic testing in large-scale telecom or cloud infrastructures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a distributed team.

Work Environment:

• This is a contractor role based at a large Project site(s).
• You will be expected to work within tight deadlines while maintaining high standards for quality and accuracy.
• A collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced environment working alongside experts in the fiber-optic and cloud computing space.

Benefits:

• Competitive contractor rates
• Opportunity to work on a highly visible, large-scale, and innovative project
• Possibility of extension or full-time conversion based on performance and project needs

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