Senior DS Engineer Travel

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Alaska; Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Senior Distribution Systems Engineer to lead design, installation, and testing of wired networks for Air Force and Space Force bases worldwide.

This role requires travel ~75-100% with on-site work at Eielson AFB, Fairbanks, Alaska, and remote collaboration with base counterparts. You will mentor junior engineers, perform OTDR fiber testing, review designs and documentation, and coordinate with Government Points of Contact to keep projects on

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree and 5+ years of DS engineering experience.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, installation, testing and sustainment of wired networks across bases.
• Conduct end-to-end fiber testing using OTDR and power meters.
• Coordinate with Government POCs to ensure on-time task completion.
• Provide guidance to junior engineers and train teams.

Skills

Cabling

Network Infrastructures

Network Systems

Wireless Networks

Job description

Requisition Details

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: Field Service and Support Job Qualifications: Skills: Cabling, Network Infrastructures, Network Systems, Wireless Networks Certifications: None Experience: 5 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description

A career as a Distribution Systems Engineer at GDIT means owning your opportunity to help support and advance our customers’ mission. At GDIT a DS Engineer is leading every aspect of what we provide to the customer and we’re constantly evolving our approach to meeting our clients’ biggest challenges.

HOW A DS ENGINEER SENIOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT: A Senior DS Engineer provides technical expertise to modernize network design and implementation supporting multiple Air Force and Space Force bases globally. The DS Engineer will be the technical resource supporting the survey and implementation efforts. Works closely with the base's counterparts and facilitate the planning, execution, testing and sustainment of the wired functionality of the network. GDIT is seeking Senior Distribution Systems Engineers to help support our ongoing BIM contract. Hiring location will be remote but will require approximately 75%-100% travel. Working location will be on site supporting the daily implementation efforts at Eielson Air Force Base, Fairbanks Alaska.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides solutions to problems and guidance to less experienced field engineers.
• Provides guidance on different types of equipment and infrastructure maintenance.
• Provides guidance and installs more advanced or new technologies based on the needs of the customer/client.
• Support and conduct end-to-end testing of fiber optic cables using OTDR (Optical Time‑Domain Reflectometer), power meters, and other tools.
• Provides guidance, reports findings and provides solutions for any issues that halt progression.
• Provides recommendations and solutions resulting from equipment assessments and checkups.
• Provides training to internal and external groups on product features and specifications.
• Strengthens and builds client relationships by improving interaction with products.
• Review the work of less experienced team members.
• Review other team members’ work and coach through issues for accurate production submissions.
• Communicate with team on daily basis supporting project timelines and goals.
• Execution - Coordinate with Government Points of Contact (POCs) to coordinate design, installation, base access, clearance, escorts, personnel and equipment to ensure project tasks can be completed on time.
• Stakeholder Communications – assist the PM with ensuring clear, consistent, timely and accurate communications are maintained with internal and external project stakeholders
• Technical support – provide input into the distribution systems design (ISP/OSP) and technical recommendations to the program and operation teams.
• Leadership – Lead small implementation teams or manage specific work scopes for a given site location.

This work will be for 7+ months with potential opportunities for movement onto other initiatives upon completion.

Other tasks include:

• Provides technical, administrative, and operational management of assigned projects.
• Develops technical project plans, proposals, reports, and task order and administrative reporting.
• Perform detailed technical services on assigned tasks.
• Conducts planning and provides recommendations on task workload.
• Update network as-built documentation and records based on splicing and testing results.
• Attends customer meetings and serves as primary network engineering liaison.
• Interacts with vendors, other agencies, and other client staff.
• Coordinates development of deliverables and products.
• Ensures quality assurance of project deliverables.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
• Participates in special projects as required.
• Reviews project requirements and develop strategies for future work.

Hiring location will be remote but will require approximately 75%-100% travel. Working location will be on site supporting the daily implementation efforts at Eielson Air Force Base, Fairbanks Alaska.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Required Experience: BA/BS degree 5+ years’ experience in DS Engineering, ideally in DOW environment on IT upgrade projects.

Security Clearance Level: Active DOW Secret Level Clearance required.

Technical Skills: Familiarity with distribution systems (ISP/OSP) design and Implementation documents such as – Design documentation, As-built diagrams, rack elevations and circuit connectivity matrices. Familiar with all aspects of fiber testing Thorough understanding of Wired and General IT functions.

Skills & Abilities: Ability to work effectively in a virtual teaming environment. Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, documents and governmental regulations Strong commitment to a team environment and the ability to work collaboratively Strong coordination and organizational skills Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Desired Qualifications: Experience using MS Visio or related CAD tools. BICSI related certifications.

Location

Eielson Air Force Base, Fairbanks Alaska.

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.

Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace #BIM

Salary Range

The likely salary range for this position is $83,927 - $113,549. 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.

Working Conditions

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40.

Travel Required: Less than 10%.

Telecommuting Options: Remote.

Work Location: Any Location / Remote Additional Work Locations.

Total Rewards

• 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.
• GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year.
• Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire.
• The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees.
• 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.

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.

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