Telecom Cable Plant Engineer

Leidos; United States; Remote; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Telecom Cable Plant Engineer to join the USAP team, designing and documenting all cable plant (ISP/OSP) for USAP enterprises and upgrades across Antarctic stations. Deployment to Antarctica is required 12–16 weeks/year, with US Citizenship and Public Trust clearance prerequisites.

The role emphasizes data management within the Cable Management System, SOPs, and ensuring compliance with enterprise standards while collaborating with the USAP telecommunications team.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Telecommunications Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of telecom design/engineering experience.
• 1+ year of data management experience.
• Experience with Cable Management database systems and telecom wiring standards.
• Familiarity with telecom test equipment including OTDRs.

Responsibilities

• Design, engineer, and implement telecom systems that meet enterprise requirements.
• Manage the Cable Management System: Patch Manager.
• Input and validate data for cables and equipment in the Cable Management System.
• Develop and update Cable Management System workflows and SOPs.
• Coordinate data gathering from projects and sustaining operations for accuracy.

Skills

Telecom design

Data management

Troubleshooting

Communication

Independent work

Education

BS in Telecommunications Engineering or related field

Tools

Patch Manager Cable Management Software

Cable Management System data tools

OTDRs & copper testers

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Telecom Cable Plant Engineer to join our Antarctic Support Contract (ASC) team in support of the United States Antarctic Program (USAP). The planning and implementation of science support requirements in Antarctica is a critical part of our mission, and every team member plays a crucial role. This role is responsible for designing and documenting all cable plant, including ISP, OSP, and attached equipment within the USAP enterprise. The individual in this position will design and engineer cable plant upgrades throughout the USAP enterprise and manage the USAP’s Cable Management System: Patch Manager to ensure accurate and consistent data entry of all cable plant and connected assets.

The Telecom Cable Plant Engineer works closely with other members of the USAP’s telecommunications team to design, engineer, deploy, and maintain improvements to and expansion of the USAP’s existing Outside Plant (OSP) and Inside Plant (ISP) to achieve meet customer requirements and provide outstanding performance. The successful candidate shall coordinate and manage the gathering of all data to be included in the Cable Management System, ensure all data entered into the Cable Management System complies with USAP enterprise standards, and perform periodic quality assurance checks of the data; develop Standard Operating Procedures related to cable management, data validation, and quality assurance.

Operational locations include but are not limited to McMurdo, Amundsen-Scott South Pole, and Palmer stations, and logistics hubs in California, New Zealand, and Chile.

Deployment to Antarctica is required for this position, currently approximately 12 to 16 weeks per year.

US Citizenship is required, and must obtain a Public Trust security clearance prior to start date.

About the Antarctic Support Contract Leidos Antarctic Support Contract (ASC) is the prime contractor to the National Science Foundation (NSF) in support of the United States Antarctic Program (USAP). Leidos supports the NSF’s Office of Polar Program’s Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics and provides science and logistics support for approximately 150 science and technical events across three geographically remote research stations; McMurdo Station, Palmer Station, and South Pole Station and several deep field sites across Antarctica. Each station or field site supports world class research across multiple science disciplines.

The individual in the position must successfully complete the physical and dental examinations as required by the NSF for deploying to Antarctica. Failure to meet these requirements may result in withdrawal of employment offer or other employment action.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that work areas meet all ASC and USAP safety standards.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace program and ensuring safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
• Design, engineer, and implement telecom systems that meet enterprise requirements.
• Manage the USAP’s Cable Management System: Patch Manager.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues with existing telecom systems.
• Survey all ISP and OSP cable for inclusion in Cable Management System.
• Input cable and equipment data into the USAP’s enterprise Cable Management System.
• Coordinate the update of telecom infrastructure records received from projects and sustaining operations.
• Provide Cable Management System training to authorized staff and customers.
• Develop Cable Management System workflows.
• Develop, maintain, and update all Cable Management System Standard Operating Procedures and documentation.
• Stay up to date with advancements in telecom technology and recommend upgrades where necessary.
• Prepare technical documentation of telecom systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS Degree (Telecommunications Engineer, Electrical Engineering or related field) and 5+ years of experience in the telecommunications industry
• Experience to include 2+ years of telecom design/engineering and 1+ year of data management experience
• Cable Management database systems, telecom wiring standards, and installing telecom infrastructure is required
• Solid understanding of logical and systematic troubleshooting techniques
• Excellent command of computers and software used in modern telecommunications facilities
• Familiarity with the use of telecommunications test equipment, including OTDRs and copper cable testers
• Familiarity with electronics equipment cabling and standard installation wiring practices
• Ability to communicate technical concepts and convey technical information among a broad range of audiences
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Patch Manager Cable Management Software
• Experience with data validation techniques

Original Posting: September 25, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Pay Range: Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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