Fiber Optic Interconnect Test Engineer - Vertical Laboratories
Glendale, CA 91201
About the Job
Our Aerospace Environmental Simulation Laboratory is searching for a competent and experienced Fiber Optic Test Engineer to join our team. In this role, the successful applicant will research proper testing practices, run test equipment, and design and fabricate custom test setups for fiber optic interconnect test programs. This is an exciting opportunity to join a test laboratory and be a part of challenging testing projects from start to finish. If you have a strong background in Fiber Optic testing, we encourage you to apply. At Vertical Labs we take on the challenges that other Labs don't. We work in a highly challenging, and highly rewarding atmosphere. This is the job you have been looking for.
Responsibilities:
- Research test standards and creating test plans based on the needs of our customers.
- Program and verify high-level equipment parameters for testing.
- Collaborate with Test Technicians and Quality Management Staff in order to ensure all company policies and procedures are implemented during testing.
- Operation of test machinery included but not limited to: Vibration Shaker, Shock tester, Temperature and Humidity Chambers, Thermal Shock Chamber, Salt Spray Chamber, Tensile Testers, and Thermal Vacuum Chamber.
- Perform Insertion loss and return loss measurements on fiberoptic interconnects before, during and after
- Design, fabricate and verify custom test equipment and custom test setups.
- Stay current in best practices and investigate new methods of testing.
Requirements:
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
- Bachelor’s degree in related field required, Masters preferred.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. A keen eye for detail and a results-driven approach.
- Excellent report and technical document writing skills.
- Impeccable communication, presentation and organizational skills.
- Excellent skills with Windows Microsoft Office including Word and excel – must be able to chart and graph trends, create metrics, and track and monitor data.
- Strong root cause and trend analysis reporting skills.
- Excellent math abilities and working knowledge of data analysis and statistical methods.
- Ability to work independently to create and deliver testing results
- Experience with MIL-DTL-28840, MIL-PRF-28876, and MIL-PRF-29504.
- LabView programming experience is a plus
Culture:
We are a team of dedicated, smart and scrappy people. Our employees are passionate about our work and determined to innovate at every opportunity.
Benefits:
We offer medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, sick time and an employee bonus program.
Vertical Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vertical Laboratories is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
Source : Vertical Laboratories
