Distribution Systems Lead Engineer
United States of America
Full Time
2 weeks ago
$111,000 - $150,000 USD
No H1B
Key skills
Distribution SystemsTelecommunications EngineeringNetwork InfrastructureOSP DesignISP DesignFiber Optic TechnologiesTelecommunications Room InfrastructureEngineering Standards - AF/SFEngineering Standards - TIA/EAEngineering Standards - UFCEngineering Standards - I3ASubcontractor Labor ManagementBICSI RCDDBICSI OSP DesignerPMPCAPMCisco CCNACisco CCNPFOA CFOTFOA CFOSLeadershipCommunication
About this role
General Dynamics Information Technology is a global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology, and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government. They are seeking a Distribution Systems Lead Engineer to lead and supervise engineers and technicians, manage labor, and serve as the primary engineering liaison to government stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and supervise OSP/ISP, fiber optic, and communication closet engineers and technicians, ensuring coordinated and integrated engineering across all disciplines
- Manage Agency and Subcontractor labor, including daily direction, quality assurance, performance oversight, and conflict resolution
- Serve as primary engineering liaison to Government POCs and base stakeholders
- Coordinate base access, security requirements, installation schedules, materials, and personnel deployment
- Validate engineering deliverables including drawings, design inputs, reports, and risk assessments
- Lead design reviews, planning sessions, and strategic decision-making for DS workstreams
- Identify and mitigate engineering risks, design conflicts, and installation challenges
- Support program leadership with execution planning, reporting, and stakeholder engagement
- Maintain expert-level knowledge of AF/SF standards, TIA/EA, UFC, I3A, OSP/ISP, CEL requirements, and fiber technologies
Requirements:
- 10 + years of related experience
- US Citizenship Required: Yes
- 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 DoD, federal, or large enterprise environments
- Experience managing subcontractor labor and agency field teams
- Familiarity with AF/SF installation processes, base coordination, and engineering standards
- Strong background in OSP construction, fiber design/testing, and telecommunications room infrastructure
- Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret
- Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret
- Experience leading on-site teams performing AFNET, DISA, or DoD network infrastructure/modernization programs
- One or more of the following certifications preferred: BICSI RCDD, BICSI OSP Designer (OSP), PMP or CAPM, Cisco CCNA or CCNP, FOA CFOT or CFOS certifications