Antarctic Telecom Infrastructure Engineer

Leidos Inc; United States; On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks a Telecom Cable Plant Engineer for the Antarctic Support Contract to design and document cable plant (ISP/OSP) and manage the Cable Management System for USAP. Deployment to McMurdo, Amundsen-Scott South Pole, and Palmer stations occurs roughly 12–16 weeks per year.

The role requires US citizenship and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance before start. You will work with the USAP telecom team to ensure data accuracy, develop SOPs, and maintain records across logistics hubs.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Telecommunications or related field with 5+ years in telecom.
• 2+ years telecom design/engineering and 1+ year data management.
• Experience with cable management databases and telecom wiring standards.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Ensure ASC and USAP safety standards are met.
• Maintain a safe workplace program and prioritize safety.
• Design, engineer, and implement telecom systems.
• Manage the Cable Management System: Patch Manager.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot telecom issues.
• Survey ISP and OSP cable for Cable Management System inclusion.
• Input data into the Cable Management System.
• Coordinate updates from projects and operations.
• Provide Cable Management System training to staff and customers.
• Develop Cable Management System workflows and SOPs.
• Stay updated on telecom tech and recommend upgrades.
• Prepare technical documentation of telecom systems.

Skills

Telecom experience

Telecom design/engineering

Data management

Cable data entry

Education

BS in Telecommunications or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cable Management System (Patch Manager)

OTDRs

Copper cable testers

Job description

Leidos seeks a Telecom Cable Plant Engineer for the Antarctic Support Contract to design and document cable plant (ISP/OSP) and manage the Cable Management System for USAP. Deployment to McMurdo, Amundsen-Scott South Pole, and Palmer stations occurs roughly 12–16 weeks per year.

The role requires US citizenship and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance before start. You will work with the USAP telecom team to ensure data accuracy, develop SOPs, and maintain records across logistics hubs.