Lead DS Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology; Hawaii; On-site; USD 108,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking a Lead Distribution Systems Engineer to support the Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii on-site. You will lead OSP/ISP, fiber, and telecommunications room engineering, directing engineers and technicians while coordinating with government POCs and base stakeholders.

You should bring 10+ years in telecommunications engineering, 5+ years of leadership in multi-disciplinary teams, and experience delivering large-scale modernization

Qualifications

• BA/BS or equivalent, 5+ years of experience
• 10+ years in telecommunications engineering, network infrastructure, OSP/ISP design, or related disciplines
• 5+ years leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams in field or deployment environments
• Experience delivering large-scale communications modernization projects for DoW, federal, or large enterprise environment
• Experience managing subcontractor labor and agency field teams
• Familiarity with AF/SF installation processes, base coordination, and engineering standards
• Strong background in OSP construction, fiber design/testing, and telecommunications room infrastructure
• Hiring/Working location onsite supporting daily implementation efforts at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise OSP/ISP, fiber optic, and communication closet engineers and technicians, ensuring coordinated and integrated engineering across all disciplines
• Manage Agency and Subcontractor labor, including daily direction, quality assurance, performance oversight, 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, design inputs, reports, and risk assessments
• Lead design reviews, planning sessions, and strategic decision-making 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-level knowledge of AF/SF standards, TIA/EA, UFC, I3A, OSP/ISP, CEL requirements, and fiber technologies

Skills

Distribution Systems

Engineering

Leadership

Telecommunications

Education

BA/BS or equivalent

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: IT Infrastructure and Operations Job Qualifications: Skills: Distribution Systems, Engineering, Leadership Certifications: None Experience: 5 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description:

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Lead Distribution Systems Engineer and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you. GDIT is seeking Distribution Systems Lead Engineer to help support our ongoing BIM contract. This position is on site at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii and will require candidate to reside in the Honolulu area for daily onsite project support.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

• Lead and supervise OSP/ISP, fiber optic, and communication closet engineers and technicians, ensuring coordinated and integrated engineering across all disciplines
• Manage Agency and Subcontractor labor, including daily direction, quality assurance, performance oversight, 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, design inputs, reports, and risk assessments
• Lead design reviews, planning sessions, and strategic decision-making 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-level knowledge of AF/SF standards, TIA/EA, UFC, I3A, OSP/ISP, CEL requirements, and fiber technologies

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

BA/BS or equivalent, 5+ years of experience

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• 10+ years in telecommunications engineering, network infrastructure, OSP/ISP design, or related disciplines
• 5+ years leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams in field or deployment environments
• Experience delivering large-scale communications modernization projects for DoW, federal, or large enterprise environment
• Experience managing subcontractor labor and agency field teams
• Familiarity with AF/SF installation processes, base coordination, and engineering standards
• Strong background in OSP construction, fiber design/testing, and telecommunications room infrastructure
• Hiring/Working location will be onsite supporting the daily implementation efforts at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii.
• Preferred Experience
• Experience leading on-site teams performing AFNET, DISA, or DoW network infrastructure/modernization programs
• Certifications (Preferred) BICSI OSP (Outside Plant Designer) FOA CFOT (Fiber Optic Technician) OSHA 30 or equivalent safety certification
• Security+ CE (DoW requirement for base network environments)
• Clearance: Secret

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

• 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
• Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

Total Rewards at GDIT

• Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
• 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.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Opportunity Owned

The likely salary range for this position is $107,744 - $126,500. 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: USA HI Hickam AFB

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