Fiber Characterization Technician
Location
Austin, Texas
Job Type
Full-time
Category
other-general
Posted
May 16, 2026
Position is based out of Richardson, TX and Nationwide traveling will be required.
Job Description
A field technician focused on long-haul fiber optic cable testing nationwide is primarily responsible for installation, maintenance, and comprehensive testing of fiber networks that transmit data over long distances. This role demands precision, technical expertise, and a willingness to travel extensively.
Key Responsibilities
Installation and Splicing: Install, terminate, label, and route fiber optic and copper cabling systems in various environments (e.g., underground, aerial, data centers). This includes performing precise fusion and mechanical splicing to ensure low signal loss connections.
Testing and Troubleshooting: Conduct comprehensive end-to-end testing using specialized equipment like Optical Time-Domain Reflectometers (OTDRs), power meters, light sources, and visual fault locators to ...
Job Description
A field technician focused on long-haul fiber optic cable testing nationwide is primarily responsible for installation, maintenance, and comprehensive testing of fiber networks that transmit data over long distances. This role demands precision, technical expertise, and a willingness to travel extensively.
Key Responsibilities
Installation and Splicing: Install, terminate, label, and route fiber optic and copper cabling systems in various environments (e.g., underground, aerial, data centers). This includes performing precise fusion and mechanical splicing to ensure low signal loss connections.
Testing and Troubleshooting: Conduct comprehensive end-to-end testing using specialized equipment like Optical Time-Domain Reflectometers (OTDRs), power meters, light sources, and visual fault locators to ...