Onsite OSP Engineer DoD Telecom & Fiber

General Dynamics - IT; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT is seeking an Outside Plant Engineer to support DoD telecommunications infrastructure in the National Capital Region. This on-site role focuses on planning, maintaining, documenting, and repairing OSP pathways and cabling to ensure reliable operations.

You will perform site surveys, maintain documentation, and provide 24/7/365 break/fix support, with a strong emphasis on compliance with JSP, TIA/EIA, and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Associates degree plus 3+ years of Outside Plant infrastructure experience.
• Active Top-Secret clearance (SCI eligible).
• Knowledge of BICSI, NEC, IEEE, EIA, and TIA codes.
• Experience with fusion and mechanical fiber splicing.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. and walk active construction sites.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair OSP cable infrastructure including MH/HH, conduit, copper, coax, and fiber.
• Conduct site surveys, produce weekly reports, and develop maintenance plans.
• Ensure compliance with JSP, TIA/EIA, ANSI/TIA-758 and industry best practices.
• Provide 24/7/365 break/fix support for OSP systems within JSP purview.
• Plan Outside Plant pathways for Federal and Local Government agencies.
• Support configuration management and maintain accurate OSP data and NCR documentation.

Skills

BICSI standards

NEC/IEEE/EIA/TIA codes

Structured Cabling Systems

Fiber splicing

OTDR testing

Visio

AutoCAD

Education

Associates degree + 3+ years OSP experience

Tools

Visio

AutoCAD

OTDR

Job description

General Dynamics - IT is seeking an Outside Plant Engineer to support DoD telecommunications infrastructure in the National Capital Region. This on-site role focuses on planning, maintaining, documenting, and repairing OSP pathways and cabling to ensure reliable operations.

You will perform site surveys, maintain documentation, and provide 24/7/365 break/fix support, with a strong emphasis on compliance with JSP, TIA/EIA, and industry standards.