Senior DS (Distribution Systems) Engineer-Fiber

GDIT is seeking Senior level DS (Distribution Systems) Engineers with Fiber Experience to help support our ongoing BIM contract. These positions are remote, HOWEVER, will require extensive travel to various Air Force/Space Force Bases around the world.

A career as a Distribution Systems Engineer at GDIT means owning your opportunity to help support and advance our customers’ mission.  At GDIT a Field 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

This position will perform the following duties:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 AF/SF base.

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.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institute in an area applicable to this position. Equivalent years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Required Experience: 5+ years’ experience in DS Engineering with focus on Fiber Splicing and Fiber Testing, ideally in DoD environment on IT upgrade projects
• Security Clearance Level: Active DoD Secret Level Clearance required
• Extensive background in fiber splicing and testing using Fluke Versiv power meter and OTDR.  

Technical Skills:

• Familiarity with distribution systems (ISP/OSP) design and Implementation documents such as – Site Survey Reports, Preliminary and Critical 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
• Location: Hiring location will be remote but will require extensive travel.
• Working locations will vary but will be located on site at Air Force/Space Force Bases around the world.
   

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