Fiber Characterization Technician

Job overview

The Fiber Characterization Technician role is onsite in Baltimore, MD, with work described across the East Coast. Compensation is not specified. The technician performs field testing under a project manager and reports project progress and results to customers and the project team. The role verifies that project fibers are ready to carry traffic by testing optical performance, resolving trace issues, and ensuring accurate, calibrated equipment and complete reporting. It also supports safe, quality-focused work and coordination with customers and technicians.

What you'll do

• Manage assigned test equipment and ensure calibration
• perform OTDR, optical return and power loss, dispersion, and polarization mode dispersion testing
• integrate node-to-node traces and resolve issues
• prepare daily reports and accurate test results
• coordinate testing with customer approvals
• complete quality checks and ensure site safety
• provide technical support to customers and technicians.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

fiber characterization technician

baltimore md

east coast

onsite

fiber optic testing

otdr

optical loss

dispersion testing

telecommunications

field testing

customer reporting

adex corporation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a valid U.S. driver’s license, high school education or equivalent, at least three years of telecommunications training or experience, and demonstrated proficiency as a Fiber Characterization Technician (B-Side). Work includes outdoor conditions, physical activity, and lifting or moving up to 70 pounds.

About the employer

Adex Corporation is hiring for this role. Industry: Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction. Sector: 23.