Senior DS Engineer – Fiber
General Dynamics Information Technology
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $73,965 - $97,750 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Provides technical expertise to modernize network design and implementation supporting multiple Air Force and Space Force bases globally.
- Provides solutions to problems and guidance to less experienced field engineers.
- Conduct end-to-end testing of fiber optic cables using OTDR (Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer), power meters, and other tools.
- Provides recommendations and solutions resulting from equipment assessments and checkups.
- Provides training to internal and external groups on product features and specifications.
- Stengthens and builds client relationships by improving interaction with products.
- Review the work of less experienced team members.
- 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.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in DS Engineering with focus on Fiber Splicing and Fiber Testing
- Extensive background in fiber splicing and testing using Fluke Versiv power meter and OTDR
- 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
- 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
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
- 401K with company match
- Competitive pay and paid time off
- Flexible work weeks where possible
- Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
- GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees.
- Short and long-term disability benefits
- Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
fiber splicingfiber testingOTDRpower metersnetwork designend-to-end testingequipment assessmentsdesign documentationcircuit connectivity matricesrack elevations
Soft Skills
technical expertiseguidancetrainingclient relationship buildingteam reviewcoordinationproblem-solving