Lead DS Engineer Travel

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Fairbanks, AK
Salary
$107,744–$126,500 / yr
Posted
62 days ago
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Below market

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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 Travel

The Lead DS Engineer Travel joins the IT Infrastructure and Operations team to oversee complex telecommunications engineering 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, validating engineering deliverables like drawings and risk assessments, and serving as the primary liaison to government stakeholders. The position requires expertise in OSP construction, fiber design, and telecommunications room infrastructure while adhering to AF/SF standards, TIA/EA, UFC, I3A, and CEL requirements. The engineer will solve technical challenges related to large-scale communications modernization projects for federal environments, specifically focusing on installation schedules, security requirements, and mitigating design conflicts within the network infrastructure.

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

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Must currently possess or be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.
  • BA/BS or equivalent degree is required.
  • 5+ years of related experience is required.
  • 10+ years in telecommunications engineering, network infrastructure, OSP/ISP design, or related disciplines is required.
  • 5+ years leading multi-discipline engineering teams in field or deployment environments is required.
  • Experience leading on-site teams performing AFNET, DISA, or DoW network infrastructure/modernization programs (preferred).
  • BICSI OSP, FOA CFOT, OSHA 30, or Security+ CE certifications (preferred).

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