Antarctic Telecom Cable Engineer (12–16 Wks/Year)

Leidos Inc; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Inc. seeks a Telecom Cable Plant Engineer to design, document, and upgrade cable plant (ISP/OSP) for USAP. You will manage the Cable Management System (Patch Manager), ensure data accuracy, and develop SOPs for data validation and QA.

Deployment to Antarctica is required, with stations like McMurdo and South Pole, plus logistics hubs. US citizenship and a Public Trust clearance are required. Field work includes designing telecom upgrades, coordinating data gathering, and training staff.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Telecommunications or Electrical Engineering and 5+ years in telecom.
• 2+ years telecom design/engineering and 1+ year data management.
• Experience with Cable Management database systems and telecom wiring standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot and communicate technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design, engineer, and implement telecom systems meeting enterprise requirements.
• Maintain and update the Cable Management System (Patch Manager).
• Input and validate cable and equipment data into the Cable Management System.
• Provide Cable Management System training to staff and customers.
• Develop SOPs and workflows for cable management.
• Ensure safety standards and conduct QA on data.

Skills

Telecom design/engineering

Data management

Cable Management Systems

Troubleshooting

Technical communication

Independent work

Education

BS Degree in Telecommunications or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Patch Manager Cable Management Software

OTDRs & copper testers

Job description

Leidos Inc. seeks a Telecom Cable Plant Engineer to design, document, and upgrade cable plant (ISP/OSP) for USAP. You will manage the Cable Management System (Patch Manager), ensure data accuracy, and develop SOPs for data validation and QA.

Deployment to Antarctica is required, with stations like McMurdo and South Pole, plus logistics hubs. US citizenship and a Public Trust clearance are required. Field work includes designing telecom upgrades, coordinating data gathering, and training staff.