Test & Acceptance Specialist

Zayo Group

1d•$61,100 - $94,000

About The Position

Zayo is seeking a detail-oriented Test & Acceptance Specialist to test, analyze, and verify the performance and quality of fiber optic systems. The role involves assessing fiber optic test data, identifying system issues or areas for improvement, and ensuring test methods and results meet customer requirements and company standards. The specialist provides telecommunications expertise and works with internal teams to support timely project completion and accurate network inventory.

Requirements

Minimum of five years of telecommunications industry experience involving outside plant, fiber optics, telecommunications architectures, optical transport equipment, and project management.
Working knowledge of structured cabling, routing, switching, and IP protocols.
Minimum of three years of experience analyzing fiber optic test results, including OTDR, OLTS, FIP, CD, and PMD.
Familiarity with EXFO FastReporter, EXFO ConnectorMax, Viavi FiberCable2 Suite, Viavi FiberChekPRO, Anritsu NetWorks, email, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Google Earth.
Ability to understand and read construction documents.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyze outside plant dark fiber test data, including insertion loss, OTDR, power meter, FIP, CD, and PMD results, and prepare detailed reports on fiber optic cable and network performance.
Identify potential issues, inefficiencies, or areas for improvement in fiber optic systems.
Maintain accurate records of test results, processes, and network performance, and prepare technical documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and project managers to ensure fiber optic systems meet required standards.
Ensure testing and analysis comply with company standards, safety regulations, and best practices.
Provide specialized telecommunications technical expertise.
Coordinate with internal resources to facilitate timely project completion.
Verify and update internal records to maintain accurate network inventory.
Validate that test settings, such as wavelength, test duration, and test method, meet customer contractual requirements.
Review dark fiber performance to identify potential issues with system integrity.