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General Dynamics Information Technology
Outside Plant Engineer
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What they do
A Telecommunications Specialist or Engineer designs or configures telecommunications systems, including electronic communication systems for voice, video, or data. Supervises system installation and maintenance.
$120,685 / year median in Virginia
-14% projected decline
Job Description
USA VA Arlington - Pentagon (VAC108) Full time
RQ224475
Type of Requisition:
Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret/SCI Clearance Level Must Be Able toObtain:
Top Secret/SCI Public Trust/Other Required:
None Job Family:
Network and Telecommunications Job Qualifications:
Skills:
AutoCAD Drawings, Fiber Splicing, Microsoft Visio, Outside Plant, Telecommunication Systems Certifications:
None Experience:
3 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:
Yes Job Description:
Outside Plant Engineer Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT as a Outside Plant Engineer for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support. The Outside Plant Engineer supports mission‑critical DoD telecommunications infrastructure across the Pentagon, Mark Center, and the National Capital Region. This role focuses on planning, maintaining, documenting, and repairing Outside Plant pathways and cabling systems to ensure reliable, standards‑compliant operations. The position requires full‑time onsite support and offers high visibility within a secure, fast‑paced environment. As an Outside Plant Engineer, you will:MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
- Maintain and repair Outside Plant cable infrastructure, including MH/HH, conduit, copper, coax, and fiber systems
- Conduct site surveys, produce weekly reports, and develop maintenance plans
- Ensure compliance with
JSP, TIA/EIA 568A/B, ANSI/TIA
‑758, and industry best practices- Perform 24/7/365 break/fix support for Outside Plant systems within JSP purview
- Plan Outside Plant pathways for Federal and Local Government agencies
- Support configuration management and maintain accurate OSP data and documentation for NCR facilities
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED
Clearance:
Active Top-Secret clearance (SCI eligible)Education/Experience:
Associates degree & 3+ years of Outside Plant infrastructure experience (will consider other combinations of education and experience that equals 5 yrs)Technical Skills:
Knowledge of BICSI standards, NEC, IEEE, EIA, and TIA codes; Understanding of Structured Cabling Systems;- Experience with fusion and mechanical fiber splicing;
- Proficiency with OTDR testing, Visio, and AutoCAD
Role Requirements:
Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.; stand for long periods. Ability to conduct site walks on active construction sites;- Strong communication, problem‑solving, and customer service skills