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Fiber / OTDR Test Engineer (Hybrid)

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Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, NetSource, Inc., is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! Please note that this role is a 6‑month contract position.

Location

Role based in Council Bluffs, IA

Eligible candidates from metro areas around Austin or Dallas, TX; Atlanta, GA; Pittsburgh or Philadelphia, PA will be considered

Contractor will travel 90% of the time throughout the US, Canada and Mexico

Must Haves

Ability to test with OTDR

Experience in the telecom industry

3+ years experience working with MS Office (Word, Excel)

Experience with inside and outside plant (ISP and OSP)

Good to Have

Splicing experience

CD/PMD expertise

Day to Day

Work as part of a two‑person team on a project

Use a scope of work document to guide tasks

Interpret test results and provide analysis

Interface with vendors and comply with all policies

Communicate well with team members and the project manager

Receive a project assignment between Thursday and Friday and travel on Monday

Remain available for reassignment at any time

Responsibilities

Maintain project schedules

Perform fiber characterization tests using OTDR, CD/PMD, power meter/laser source and fiber end‑face testing with industry‑standard equipment

Splice or re‑splice problematic fiber strands with fusion splicers

Clean fiber end faces using multiple techniques

Provide field analysis of vendors’ fiber networks based on test data

Prepare testing packages, including redlining project documentation, indicating fiber paths and demarcation points

Deliver test reports as required by vendors

Manage field documentation for the project

Interface with vendors to remediate fiber‑path issues

Conduct site surveys to validate vendor infrastructure deliverables and any issues

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Applicants must provide their phone number. Reference job number A5073.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Software Development

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