Lead DS Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Fairbanks, AK
Salary
$107,744–$126,500 / yr
Posted
81 days ago
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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

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TL;DR · Lead DS Engineer

JOB TITLE: Lead DS Engineer The Lead DS Engineer joins the IT Infrastructure and Operations team to oversee large-scale communications modernization projects. This role involves leading and supervising OSP/ISP, fiber optic, and communication closet engineers and technicians to ensure integrated engineering across all disciplines. Key responsibilities include managing agency and subcontractor labor, performing quality assurance, and serving as the primary engineering liaison to government stakeholders. The engineer will validate deliverables like drawings and risk assessments while coordinating base access and installation schedules. Required expertise includes distribution systems, engineering, and leadership, with specific knowledge of AF/SF standards, TIA/EA, UFC, I3A, OSP/ISP, CEL requirements, and fiber technologies. The role solves complex infrastructure challenges by managing OSP construction, fiber design, testing, and telecommunications room infrastructure in a federal environment.

What you'll do

  • Supervise OSP/ISP, fiber optic, and communication closet engineers and technicians to ensure integrated engineering.
  • Manage agency and subcontractor labor including daily direction, quality assurance, and performance oversight.
  • Serve as the primary engineering liaison to Government points of contact and base stakeholders.
  • Coordinate base access, security requirements, installation schedules, materials, and personnel deployment.
  • Validate engineering deliverables such as drawings, design inputs, reports, and risk assessments.
  • Lead design reviews, planning sessions, and strategic decision-making for distribution systems workstreams.
  • Identify and mitigate engineering risks, design conflicts, and installation challenges.
  • Maintain expert knowledge of AF/SF standards, TIA/EA, UFC, I3A, and fiber technologies.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must currently possess or be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.
  • BA/BS degree or equivalent.
  • 5+ years of related experience.
  • 10+ years in telecommunications engineering, network infrastructure, OSP/ISP design, or related disciplines.
  • 5+ years leading multi-discipline engineering teams in field or deployment environments.
  • Experience delivering large-scale communications modernization projects for DoW, federal, or large enterprise environments.
  • Experience managing subcontractor labor and agency field teams.
  • Strong background in OSP construction, fiber design/testing, and telecommunications room infrastructure.
  • Experience leading on-site teams performing AFNET, DISA, or DoW network infrastructure/modernization programs (preferred).
  • BICSI OSP (Outside Plant Designer) certification (preferred).
  • FOA CFOT (Fiber Optic Technician) certification (preferred).
  • OSHA 30 or equivalent safety certification (preferred).
  • Security+ CE (preferred).

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