Fiber Tester
Job DescriptionJob Description
Key Responsibilities
• Perform OTDR testing at required wavelengths for single-mode and MME/MMF fiber to verify fiber integrity, splice quality, reflectance, and overall link performance.
• Conduct light source and power meter (OLTS) testing on MME/MMF, MPO, MTP, and MMP fiber links to measure insertion loss and confirm compliance with project thresholds.
• Test and certify high-density MPO/MTP/MMP fiber trunks, including polarity verification (Type A/B/C) and continuity validation.
• Execute re-burn activities, including re-testing and validation of corrective actions on failed or marginal MME/MMF and MPO/MTP links to achieve final acceptance.
• Analyze OTDR traces and document events such as splices, connectors, macrobends, microbends, reflectance issues, and fiber breaks.
• Verify fiber continuity, strand mapping, and polarity using appropriate test equipment and adapters.
• Inspect and validate single-fiber and MPO/MTP/MMP end faces, coordinating remediation when contamination or connector defects are identified.
• Prepare and submit detailed test reports, including OTDR trace files, IL/ORL results, polarity results, and pass/fail summaries.
• Work closely with splicing, construction, and data center teams to resolve issues identified during testing and reburn activities.
• Ensure all testing complies with customer specifications, TIA/BICSI standards, manufacturer guidelines, and safety requirements.
• Label, organize, and maintain test equipment, launch and receive fibers, MPO trunks, and documentation.
• Support field and data center teams during turn-up, commissioning, and final acceptance phases.
Qualifications
• 2–5 years of experience in fiber optic testing within OSP, ISP, or data center environments.
• Hands-on experience testing MME/MMF, single-mode, MPO, MTP, and MMP fiber systems.
• Proficiency with OTDR equipment (EXFO, Viavi, AFL, etc.) and light source/power meter tools.
• Strong understanding of fiber types, splice enclosures, MPO/MTP/MMP connectors, and OSP/ISP installation practices.
• Proven ability to interpret OTDR traces and accurately diagnose fiber issues.
• Familiarity with re-burn testing workflows, acceptance thresholds, and client sign-off processes.
• Strong documentation, reporting, and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work in field and data center environments.
• Certifications such as FOA CFOT, CFOS/T, BICSI TECH, or vendor-specific training are a plus.
Skills
• Experience with high-count ribbon fiber (1728–6912+).
• Hands-on testing of high-density MPO/MTP/MMP data center trunks supporting 100G/400G/800G networks.
• Knowledge of data center fiber infrastructure, structured cabling, and hyperscale standards.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple testing and reburn assignments.
• Strong communication skills for coordination with construction, splicing, QA, and client teams.
Company DescriptionOutsource is the Nation's leading provider of low voltage, electrical, and plumbing talent. We work EXCLUSIVELY in electrical, plumbing, and low-voltage, and have been placing candidates of all levels with the right companies since 1998 so we know a thing or two about making a good match.
Outsource is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, , , or expression, , , marital status, age, , veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.Company DescriptionOutsource is the Nation's leading provider of low voltage, electrical, and plumbing talent. We work EXCLUSIVELY in electrical, plumbing, and low-voltage, and have been placing candidates of all levels with the right companies since 1998 so we know a thing or two about making a good match. \r\n\r\nOutsource is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, , , or expression, , , marital status, age, , veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.