Job Description We are seeking a hands-on Lab Optics Technician with experience supporting fiber optic and networking equipment in a lab environment. The ideal candidate has a strong troubleshooting mindset, experience with optical transport technologies and testing methodologies, and is comfortable working directly with hardware, cabling, and test equipment. They should be detail-oriented, capable of following structured test procedures, documenting results accurately, and partnering closely with engineering teams to validate and troubleshoot new technologies. Candidates from telecom, networking, optical transport, network operations, or data center environments are highly preferred. This person is building, designing, and testing a transceiver module to release to market. Day-to-Day Responsibilities

•  Set up, maintain, and support optical networking lab environments
•  Rack, stack, cable, and configure networking and optical equipment
•  Execute product validation, certification, and interoperability testing
•  Troubleshoot hardware, software, optical, and network connectivity issues
•  Capture, analyze, and document test results and defects
•  Assist engineers with defect reproduction, root cause analysis, and issue resolution
•  Support lab inventory management, hardware upgrades, and equipment maintenance
•  Collaborate with Engineering, QA, and Network teams on new product development and testing initiatives We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day.

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•  2-5+ years of hands-on experience in a telecommunication, networking, optical, or data center lab environment
•  Experience working with fiber optic cabling, transceivers, and optical networking equipment
•  Ability to build, configure, and troubleshoot lab environments and network hardware
•  Experience executing test plans, validating results, and documenting findings
•  Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills across hardware, software, and connectivity issues
•  Familiarity with optical transport technologies and networking fundamentals
•  Experience with Cisco optical networking products
•  Knowledge of DWDM, CWDM, OTN, SONET, MPLS, or Carrier Ethernet
•  Experience using optical testing tools such as OTDRs, Optical Power Meters, BER Testers, and Spectrum Analyzers
•  Experience supporting engineering teams with product validation, certification, or interoperability testing
•  Python or scripting experience for test automation