Junior DS Engineer (Travel)

Socket.dev; Alaska; On-site; USD 73,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Positive work culture

Job summary

GDIT seeks a Junior Distribution Systems Engineer to support BIM contracts with a focus on modernizing network design for Eielson AFB, Alaska. Remote hiring with extensive travel (75–100%) and on-site execution at Fairbanks facilities is required.

Role emphasizes teamwork, basic installation, testing of wired networks, and collaboration with government stakeholders to meet project milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Engineering discipline or 2+ years of related experience.
• Secret level security clearance required; US citizenship is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior field engineers in troubleshooting and following established procedures.
• Support basic installation of equipment and infrastructure for BIM contract.
• Help install new or upgraded technologies under guidance of experienced team members.
• Perform end-to-end testing of fiber optic cables using OTDRs and power meters.
• Document findings and report issues affecting project progress to senior staff.
• Coordinate site access and equipment readiness with Government POCs as directed.

Skills

Cabling

Network Infrastructures

Solutions Development

Wireless Networks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

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:

Field Service and Support

Job Qualifications:

• Skills: Cabling, Network Infrastructures, Solutions Development, Wireless Networks
• Certifications: None
• Experience: 2 + years of related experience
• US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description:

GDIT is seeking a Junior level DS (Distribution Systems) Engineer to help support our BIM contract. A career as a Junior DS Engineer at GDIT means owning your opportunity to help support and advance our customers’ mission.

HOW A JUNIOR DS ENGINEER SENIOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

A Junior DS Engineer provides technical expertise to modernize network design and implementation supporting multiple Air Force and Space Force bases globally. The Field Engineer will be the technical resource supporting the survey and implementation efforts. Works closely with the base's counterparts and facilitate the planning, execution, testing and sustainment of the wired functionality of the network.

GDIT is seeking Junior Distribution Systems Engineers to help support our ongoing BIM contract. Hiring location will be remote but will require approximately 75%-100% travel. Working location will be on site supporting the daily implementation efforts at Eielson Air Force Base, Fairbanks Alaska.

HOW A DS ENGINEER JUNIOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

A Junior DS Engineer provides technical expertise to modernize network design and implementation supporting Eielson Air Force Base, Fairbanks Alaska. The DS Engineer works closely with GDIT team and the base's counterparts and facilitate the planning, execution, testing and sustainment of the wired functionality of the network.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist senior field engineers in troubleshooting problems and following established procedures to resolve issues.
• Support basic installation of equipment and infrastructure supporting the BIM contract.
• Help install new or upgraded technologies under the guidance of more experienced team members.
• Assist with end‑to‑end testing of fiber optic cables using OTDRs, power meters, and related tools.
• Document findings from fieldwork and report any issues that affect project progress to senior staff.
• Support equipment assessments and provide preliminary observations for review.
• Participate in training sessions to learn product features and specifications; help share basic information with customers when needed.
• Help maintain positive customer interactions by ensuring equipment is used and supported properly.
• Follow instructions when reviewing basic tasks completed by peers and escal
• Communicate daily with team members to support project timelines and goals.
• Assist with coordinating site access, equipment readiness, and schedule alignment with Government Points of Contact (POCs) as directed.
• Support the project manager with basic stakeholder communication tasks such as providing updates or clarifying simple project details.
• Provide technical input related to ISP/OSP activities and help gather information needed for design recommendations.
• Participate as a member of small implementation teams, focusing on assigned tasks rather than overall leadership.

Other Responsibilities:

• Assist with technical, administrative, and operational tasks for assigned projects.
• Help prepare basic project documentation, reports, and updates under guidance from senior team members.
• Perform entry‑level technical tasks and follow established standards for quality and accuracy.
• Assist with planning activities by gathering data and providing initial workload estimates.
• Update network documentation and as‑built records based on splicing and testing results.
• Attend customer meetings alongside senior engineers and support communication as needed.
• Coordinate with vendors or other agencies under supervision.
• Contribute to the development of deliverables by preparing drafts or collecting required information.
• Follow quality assurance processes to ensure accuracy in project outputs.
• Maintain awareness of current technologies and participate in training related to assigned technical areas.
• Support special projects and additional tasks as required.
• Review project requirements and assist in preparing basic recommendations for future work.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Required Experience:A bachelor’s degree in a relevant Engineering discipline or 2+ years of related experience.
• Security Clearance Level: Secret level clearance.

Technical Skills:

• Familiarity with distribution systems (ISP/OSP) design and Implementation documents such as – Design documentation, As-built diagrams, rack elevations and circuit connectivity matrices.
• Familiar with all aspects of fiber testing
• Thorough understanding of Wired and General IT functions

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively in a virtual teaming environment.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, documents and governmental regulations
• Strong commitment to a team environment and the ability to work collaboratively
• Strong coordination and organizational skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience using MS Visio or related CAD tools.
• BICSI related certifications.
• Location: Eielson Air Force Base, Fairbanks Alaska.
• This role is a travel opportunity requiring 75-100% travel to work sites.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.

#BIM

The likely salary range for this position is $72,877 - $98,599. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

Any Location / Remote

Total Rewards at GDIT:

To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.

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