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KBR

Fiber Test Engineer

Lexington, MA

$117K - $176K/yr

Fiber Test Engineer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR's National Security Solutions team ... Fiber handling, routing, organization in lab spaces * Test equipment and infrastructure repair ...

KBR, Inc.

Fiber Test Engineer

Lexington, MA · On-site

$117K - $176K/yr

Fiber Test Engineer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR's National Security Solutions team ... Fiber handling, routing, organization in lab spaces * Test equipment and infrastructure repair ...

Actalent

Test Engineer

Boston, MA

Test Engineer This Test Engineer role supports the development, planning, execution, and oversight ... Apply EMI and EMC test practices and utilize lab instrumentation to ensure hardware performance and ...

Staffingine LLC

Test Engineer

Bedford, MA · On-site

Design lab architectures replicating platform power, data, and environmental interfaces; oversee ... Guide junior test engineers, platform SPO test reps, and Government civilians on best practices for ...

Actalent

Test Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$170K - $195K/yr

Test Engineer Exciting opportunity to join an innovative space company! Position Summary Seeking a ... EMI, EMC, Lab instrumentation, digital multimeters ○ LabView Vacuum chamber experience Skills ...

Active Surfaces

Test Engineer

Woburn, MA · On-site

About the Job As a Test Engineer, you sit at the intersection of product and engineering -- and at ... Your work spans lab-scale characterization of solar cells and the reliability and qualification of ...

Ayo Semiconductor

Photonics Test Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

... lab environment - Familiarity with the fundamentals of integrated photonics Preferred ... You'll be the first photonics test engineer on the team - your work will directly shape how we ...

Whoop

Electrical Test Engineering Lead

Boston, MA · On-site

$130K - $185K/yr

As an Electrical Test Tech Lead in the WHOOP Hardware Electrical Engineering team, you will lead the development of lab-based test infrastructure and validation approaches for highly integrated human ...

eInfochips

Software Test Engineer

Boston, MA

Software Test Engineer for Wireless Products: Seeking a talented individual with experience and ... Experience with basic lab equipment (BT analyzers, voltmeters, oscilloscopes, etc.). Experience ...

eInfochips

Software Test Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

Software Test Engineer for Wireless Products: Seeking a talented individual with experience and ... Experience with basic lab equipment (BT analyzers, voltmeters, oscilloscopes, etc.). Experience ...

Alloy Enterprises

Thermal Test Engineer

Burlington, MA · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

We are looking for an innovative and driven Test Engineer to join our growing team and help us ... You will be responsible for leading our thermal test lab, ensuring the performance and reliability ...

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How much do hourly lab test engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for hourly lab test engineer in Canton, MA is $50.67, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38.89 and $63.56 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Hourly Lab Test Engineer vs Laboratory Technician?

AspectHourly Lab Test EngineerLaboratory Technician
CredentialsAssociate's or Bachelor's degree in science or engineeringAssociate's degree or certification in laboratory technology
Work EnvironmentIndustrial labs, manufacturing plants, quality controlResearch labs, clinical labs, manufacturing support
Job FocusDesigning, conducting, and analyzing tests; troubleshootingPreparing samples, operating equipment, recording data

Hourly Lab Test Engineers typically have a background in engineering or science, focusing on testing and analysis, often in industrial settings. Laboratory Technicians usually support testing processes with sample preparation and data recording. Both roles require technical skills, but the Engineer role involves more analysis and troubleshooting, while Technicians focus on operational tasks.

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Infographic showing various Hourly Lab Test Engineer job openings in Canton, MA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 61% Full Time, 35% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $105,386 per year, or $50.7 per hour.

Fiber Test Engineer

KBR

Lexington, MA

$117K - $176K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

KBR rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 47 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Title:

Fiber Test Engineer

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country's most critical role - protecting our national security.

We are seeking a Fiber Test Engineer to support the MIT LL team.

Why Join Us?

  • Innovative Projects: Enable critically important communications over vast distances by being the team member to innovate and overcome technical challenges as we spearhead new solutions through advanced prototyping.
  • Collaborative Environment: Come join a team of enthusiastic engineers engaged in creating the next generation of cutting-edge laser communication systems technology.
  • Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense and/or defense.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Fiber handling, routing, organization in lab spaces
  • Test equipment and infrastructure repair / replacement
  • Test equipment andinfrastructure configuration Setup / Debugging / Calibrating
  • Arbitrary Waveform Generator operation
  • Procedure Writing and Redlining
  • Generating Documentation and Diagrams
  • General / Test Event support for Comm and/or PAT

Work Environment:

  • Location:Predominantly on-site
  • Travel Requirements:Willing and able to travel (up to 10%, typically CONUS)
  • Working Hours:Standard

Required Qualifications:

  • Active DoD Secret clearance
  • Bachelor of Science
  • 5 years of applicable experience
  • Fiber splicing
  • Fiber routing and handling
  • Fiber equipment / component characterization and calibration
  • Power in fiber measurement to support compliance with component specifications
  • Familiarity with a diverse set of lab test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, waveform generators, power meters, attenuators, switches, spectrum analyzers, etc.)
  • Instrumentation skills
  • Optical amplifier experience (high power)
  • Ability to perform experimental arrangementdebugging
  • Experienceperformingdata analysis and generating reports
  • Experiencewith MATLAB

Desired Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with designing GUIs for instrumentation (e.g., MATLAB App Designer)
  • Familiarity with coding languages beyond Matlab (e.g., Python)
  • Solidworks knowledge
  • Signals and Systems knowledge
  • Experience with optical communications systems and standards
  • Experience with pointing, acquisition, and tracking (PAT) techniquesfor free-space optical communications systems

Basic Compensation:
For MA only, the salary range is approximately $117,600 - $176,300 USD annually. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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At KBR, we partner with government and industry clients to provide purposeful and comprehensive solutions with an emphasis on efficiency and safety. With a full portfolio of services, proprietary technologies and expertise, our employees are ready to handle projects and missions from planning and design to sustainability and maintenance. Whether at the bottom of the ocean or in outer space, our clients trust us to deliver the impossible on a daily basis.

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Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Houston, TX, US

Year founded

1998

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