Lead DS Engineer Travel

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.

$107K — $126K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in telecommunications engineering, network infrastructure, OSP/ISP design, or related fields.
  • Strong experience leading multi-discipline engineering teams in field or deployment environments (5+ years).
  • Proven track record of delivering large-scale communications modernization projects for DoW, federal entities, or enterprises.
  • Experience managing subcontractor labor and field teams.
  • Expert knowledge of AF/SF standards, TIA/EA, UFC, I3A, OSP/ISP specifications, and fiber technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise engineers and technicians specializing in OSP/ISP and fiber optics.
  • Manage daily operations and performance of subcontractor teams, ensuring quality and conflict resolution.
  • Act as the primary engineering liaison to government contacts and base stakeholders.
  • Coordinate logistics involving access, security, installation schedules, and team deployment.
  • Validate various engineering deliverables including designs and risk assessments.
  • Facilitate design reviews and strategic planning sessions for DS workstreams.
  • Identify engineering risks and troubleshoot design or installation issues.

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility with significant travel requirements (75%-100%).
  • Opportunity to work at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska for 7+ months with potential for further assignments.
  • Engagement with critical infrastructure projects within a federal environment.
Full Job Description
Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Distribution Systems, Engineering, Leadership
Certifications:
None
Experience:
5 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

Lead and supervise OSP/ISP, fiber optic, and communication closet engineers and technicians, ensuring coordinated and integrated engineering across all disciplines
  • Manage Agency and Subcontractor labor, including daily direction, quality assurance, performance oversight, and conflict resolution
  • Serve as primary engineering liaison to Government POCs and base stakeholders
  • Coordinate base access, security requirements, installation schedules, materials, and personnel deployment
  • Validate engineering deliverables including drawings, design inputs, reports, and risk assessments
  • Lead design reviews, planning sessions, and strategic decision-making for DS workstreams
  • Identify and mitigate engineering risks, design conflicts, and installation challenges
  • Support program leadership with execution planning, reporting, and stakeholder engagement
  • Maintain expert-level knowledge of AF/SF standards, TIA/EA, UFC, I3A, OSP/ISP, CEL requirements, and fiber technologies


  • EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
    BA/BS or equivalent, 5+ years of experience

    WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
    • 10+ years in telecommunications engineering, network infrastructure, OSP/ISP design, or related disciplines
    • 5+ years leading multi-discipline engineering teams in field or deployment environments
    • Experience delivering large-scale communications modernization projects for DoW, federal, or large enterprise environment
    • Experience managing subcontractor labor and agency field teams
    • Familiarity with AF/SF installation processes, base coordination, and engineering standards
    • Strong background in OSP construction, fiber design/testing, and telecommunications room infrastructure
    • Hiring/Working location will be remote but will require approximately 75%-100% travel.
    • Working location will be on onsite supporting the daily implementation efforts at Eielson Air Force Base, Fairbanks Alaska.
    • This work will be for 7+ months with potential opportunities for movement onto other initiatives upon completion.


    Preferred Experience
    • Experience leading on-site teams performing AFNET, DISA, or DoW network infrastructure/modernization programs


    Certifications (Preferred)
    • BICSI OSP (Outside Plant Designer)
    • FOA CFOT (Fiber Optic Technician)
    • OSHA 30 or equivalent safety certification
    • Security+ CE (DoW requirement for base network environments)
    • Clearance: Active Secret clearance.


    Scheduled Weekly Hours:
    40

    Travel Required:
    Less than 10%

    Telecommuting Options:
    Remote

    Work Location:
    USA AK Eielson AFB

    Additional Work Locations:

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