Remote 5G Network Integration Lead

General Dynamics IT; United States; Remote; USD 170,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health benefits

401K with company match

Educational Assistance and eLearning

Flexible work week

Internal mobility support

Rewards and Recognition programs

Job summary

General Dynamics IT seeks a 5G Network Integration Lead to support the Army TEN-M program. This remote role requires 25–50% travel and residence within 50 miles of a major airport.

You will oversee activation of fiber routes, configure 5G Core, manage DWDM/ROADM, coordinate with OSP and NOC teams, validate interfaces with Government systems, and develop integration procedures to ensure secure, reliable service.

Qualifications

• BS/BA Degree; additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• 15+ years of network configuration management experience with emphasis on 5G technologies.
• 5+ years of technical leadership experience.
• Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the activation of newly deployed fiber routes and their integration into the existing optical transport network.
• Configure and integrates 5G Core network functions, transport systems, and IP network infrastructure.
• Manage DWDM and ROADM configuration, optical power alignment, transponder turn up, and end to end lightpath provisioning.
• Coordinate closely with construction, OSP, QA/QC, and NOC teams to ensure the fiber plant is validated, optical equipment is correctly tuned, and all services are brought online with proper documentation and minimal service impact.
• Validate interfaces between network components and Government systems, performs system acceptance testing, executes troubleshooting activities, captures logs and packet traces, and supports optimization and closeout activities.
• Develop integration procedures, validates interoperability between vendor platforms, and ensures compliance with customer security and operational requirements.

Skills

5G Wireless Networks

System Configuration

System Integration

Education

BS/BA Degree

Job description

General Dynamics IT seeks a 5G Network Integration Lead to support the Army TEN-M program. This remote role requires 25–50% travel and residence within 50 miles of a major airport.

You will oversee activation of fiber routes, configure 5G Core, manage DWDM/ROADM, coordinate with OSP and NOC teams, validate interfaces with Government systems, and develop integration procedures to ensure secure, reliable service.