Antarctic Telecom Infrastructure Engineer

Leidos Inc

United States

On-site

USD 92,000 - 167,000

Full time

4 days ago
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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.

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