Telecom Cable Plant Engineer

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
AntarcticaCaliforniaNew ZealandChile
Salary
$92,300–$166,850 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
9 days ago
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Confirmed live today

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Below market

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This role $130k
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Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

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TL;DR · Telecom Cable Plant Engineer

The Telecom Cable Plant Engineer joins the Antarctic Support Contract team to design, engineer, and document all cable plant infrastructure, including ISP and OSP systems within the United States Antarctic Program enterprise. This role involves managing the Patch Manager Cable Management System, ensuring accurate data entry for connected assets, and developing Standard Operating Procedures for data validation and quality assurance. The individual will survey cabling, troubleshoot existing systems, provide training to authorized staff, and prepare technical documentation while staying current on telecommunications technology advancements. Required skills include proficiency in cable management database systems, telecom wiring standards, and the use of test equipment like OTDRs and copper cable testers. The role addresses the critical challenge of maintaining and expanding telecommunications infrastructure across remote research stations to meet specific science support requirements in extreme environments.

What you'll do

  • Design and engineer all ISP and OSP cable plants to meet enterprise requirements.
  • Manage the Patch Manager system to ensure accurate data entry of cable assets.
  • Survey all indoor and outdoor cabling for inclusion in the Cable Management System.
  • Perform quality assurance checks and develop Standard Operating Procedures for data validation.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot issues within existing telecommunications systems.
  • Provide training on the Cable Management System to authorized staff and customers.
  • Prepare technical documentation and maintain records for telecom infrastructure projects.

What we're looking for

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Must obtain a Public Trust security clearance prior to start date.
  • Must successfully complete physical and dental examinations required for deployment to Antarctica.
  • Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in the telecommunications industry.
  • 2+ years of telecom design/engineering experience and 1+ year of data management experience.
  • Knowledge of cable management database systems, wiring standards, and installing infrastructure is required.
  • Experience with Patch Manager Cable Management Software (preferred); experience with data validation techniques (preferred).

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