Lead Distribution Systems Engineer - Telecom & Fiber

General Dynamics Information Technology; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Internal mobility

Benefits and PTO

Full-flex schedule

Military-friendly workplace

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks a Lead Distribution Systems Engineer to guide OSP/ISP fiber, base deployments, and multi‑discipline teams for DoD projects. You will coordinate with government stakeholders, ensure safety and compliance, and drive design reviews while mitigating risks.

This role requires substantial travel and onsite work at Eielson AFB, Fairbanks, Alaska. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in telecom engineering, 5+ years leading teams, and a track record delivering

Qualifications

• BA/BS or equivalent with 5+ years in telecommunications engineering.
• 10+ years in telecommunications engineering and 5+ years leading multi‑discipline teams.
• Experience delivering large‑scale DoW/federal or large enterprise modernization projects.
• Willingness to travel 75–100% and work onsite at AF base.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise OSP/ISP, fiber optic, and communications closet engineers and technicians.
• Manage agency and subcontractor labor, including direction, QA, performance, 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, inputs, reports, and risk assessments.
• Lead design reviews, planning sessions, and strategic decisions 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 knowledge of AF/SF standards, TIA/EA, UFC, I3A, OSP/ISP, CEL requirements, and fiber technologies.

Skills

OSP/ISP design

Fiber design

Subcontractor management

Stakeholder management

Base access coordination

Design reviews

Risk management

Program execution

AF/SF standards knowledge

Fiber testing

Education

BA/BS or equivalent

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks a Lead Distribution Systems Engineer to guide OSP/ISP fiber, base deployments, and multi‑discipline teams for DoD projects. You will coordinate with government stakeholders, ensure safety and compliance, and drive design reviews while mitigating risks.

This role requires substantial travel and onsite work at Eielson AFB, Fairbanks, Alaska. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in telecom engineering, 5+ years leading teams, and a track record delivering