Lead DS Engineer Travel

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

Benefits offered by this job

AI career tool

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

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.

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‑discipline 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 remote but will require approximately 75%-100% travel.
• Working location will be on onsite supporting the daily implementation efforts at Eielson Air Force Base, Fairbanks Alaska.
• This work will be for 7+ months with potential opportunities for movement onto other initiatives upon completion.

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: Active Secret clearance.

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
• 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

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

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