{"id":1462,"date":"2021-07-15T09:00:17","date_gmt":"2021-07-15T08:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bmrsolutions.co.uk\/?p=1462"},"modified":"2021-07-30T11:11:29","modified_gmt":"2021-07-30T10:11:29","slug":"a-beginners-guide-to-fibre-optics-engineering-roles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bmrsolutions.co.uk\/a-beginners-guide-to-fibre-optics-engineering-roles\/","title":{"rendered":"A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Fibre Optics Engineering Roles"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In our global world, fibre optics engineers are the unsung heroes, facilitating our connectivity and ensuring communication systems run smoothly. Essentially, they are responsible for the design, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of fibre optic cables \u2013 vital for efficiently transmitting data over long distances.<\/p>\n

BMR Solutions<\/a> provide technical staff for employment within a wide range of manufacturing and engineering companies at all job levels \u2013 from shopfloor to senior management. In this blog, we discuss the role of fibre optic engineer so you can decide whether it might be the right position for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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What is a Fibre Optic Engineer?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Unsurprisingly, this role centres around fibre optics. This is a kind of data-transmission technology where information is turned into photons and then conveyed down fibre optic cables \u2013 usually made of glass. The photons travel along the cables 30% slower than the speed of light \u2013 which is still quite fast! Fibre optic technology is highly efficient and used in many different industries including broadcasting, telecommunications, military and space, and for certain medical applications such as surgical microscopy.<\/p>\n

A fibre optic engineer makes all this possible. They set up networks, install cables and maintain them. In their role, they may have to be customer-facing at times but will also work to develop and help improve fibre optic performance by designing new equipment behind the scenes.<\/p>\n

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Fibre Optic Engineer Job Description <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Of course, every role is different and depends upon the company you are working for, but a typical fibre optic engineer will have roughly the following core duties.<\/p>\n