Fiber Optics Engineer Jobs in Austin, TX (NOW HIRING)

Now Hiring: Telecom / Fiber Systems Engineer

Our client is seeking an experienced Telecom / Fiber Systems Engineer to lead design, engineering, modeling, and drafting support across high-impact infrastructure projects. If you thrive in data center environments and excel at passive optical design, this role offers an ideal platform to advance your career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform hands-on testing and certification for fiber optic cables/connectors (OTDR, insertion/return loss, splicing, optical power, load/tension).

• Develop detailed network diagrams and support seamless project transitions from design to build phases.

• Provide expert technical guidance, estimates, and support to project managers, engineers, and junior team members.

• Ensure exceptional professional support for existing and potential clients.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).

• 5+ years of experience in the fiber optic field, including 3+ years in FTTH / FTTA / OSP cabling and facility engineering/architectural design.

• Excellent knowledge of single-mode/multi-mode fibers, transceivers, design standards, and passive optical interconnects.

• Hands-on field installation or supervisory experience is a big plus.

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Responsibilities

Roles & Responsibilities:
• Proficiency in hands-on fiber optic cables/connectors testing and certification
(load/tension, splicing, optical power, insertion loss, return loss, OTDR etc.).
• Develop network diagrams.
• Support a smooth transition as a project passes from the design to the build phase.
• Provide advice, assistance and support to estimators, engineers, project managers and
other company employees when needed.
• Always support existing or potential customers with professionalism in all situations.
• Provide guidance to junior team members.
Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years experience in the Fiber Optic Field.
• 3+ years experience with FTTH / FTTA / OSP cabling.
• 3+ years experience in facility engineering and architectural design.

• good understanding of fiber optic technologies, including single-mode and multi-
mode fibers, connectors, and transceivers, design standards, and regulations.

• Proficiency in hands-on fiber optic cables/connectors testing and certification
(load/tension, splicing, optical power, insertion loss, return loss, OTDR etc.).
• Fiber Optic field/ installation experience a plus.
• Supervisory experience a plus.

• working up to 4 hrs of overtime per week

Skills
• Fiber Optics (3 years of experience is required)
• Engineering
• Blueprint Reading
• Blueprints and schematics (3 years of experience is required)
• network diagrams (3 years of experience is preferred)
• FTTH / FTTA / OSP Cabling (3 years of experience is required)
• Facility engineering (3 years of experience is preferred)
• Architectural design (3 years of experience is preferred)
• insertion loss (3 years of experience is preferred)
• Supervision (3 years of experience is preferred)
• living in Austin, TX current (1 year of experience is required)

Qualifications
• Years of experience: 4 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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This posting is open for thirty (30) days.