Junior DS Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology•Aiea, HI

3d•$72,877 - $98,599•Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is seeking Junior Distribution Systems Engineers to support an ongoing BIM contract. This position is on-site at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii, requiring the candidate to reside in the Honolulu area for daily on-site project support. No travel pay is associated with this position. The Junior DS Engineer will support the basic installation of equipment and infrastructure for the BIM contract, including rack and stack of new network equipment, installation and activation of UPS and PDUs, APs, patch panels, and associated CAT-6 cabling. They will assist in installing new or upgraded technologies under the guidance of experienced team members, document fieldwork findings, and report issues affecting project progress to senior staff. The role also involves supporting equipment assessments, participating in training sessions, maintaining positive customer interactions, following instructions for peer task reviews, communicating daily with team members, assisting with coordinating site access and equipment readiness with Government Points of Contact (POCs), supporting the project manager with basic stakeholder communication, providing technical input for ISP/OSP activities, and participating as a member of small implementation teams.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in a relevant Engineering discipline or 2+ years of related experience.
Active Secret Level Clearance required.
Security+ CE Certification.
Familiarity with distribution systems (ISP/OSP) design and Implementation documents such as – Design documentation, As-built diagrams, rack elevations and circuit connectivity matrices.
Familiar with all aspects of fiber testing.
Thorough understanding of Wired and General IT functions.
Cabling
Network Infrastructures
Solutions Development
Wireless Networks
US Citizenship Required

Nice To Haves

Support basic installation of equipment and infrastructure supporting the BIM contract. Including but not limited to rack and stack new network equipment, installation and activation of UPS and PDU’s, AP’s, patch panels and associated CAT-6 cabling.
Help install new or upgraded technologies under the guidance of more experienced team members.
Document findings from fieldwork and report any issues that affect project progress to senior staff.
Support equipment assessments and provide preliminary observations for review.
Participate in training sessions to learn product features and specifications; help share basic information with customers when needed.
Help maintain positive customer interactions by ensuring equipment is used and supported properly.
Follow instructions when reviewing basic tasks completed by peers and escalate concerns to senior engineers.
Communicate daily with team members to support project timelines and goals.
Assist with coordinating site access, equipment readiness, and schedule alignment with Government Points of Contact (POCs) as directed.
Support the project manager with basic stakeholder communication tasks such as providing updates or clarifying simple project details.
Provide technical input related to ISP/OSP activities and help gather information needed for design recommendations.
Participate as a member of small implementation teams, focusing on assigned tasks rather than overall leadership.
Assist with technical, administrative, and operational tasks for assigned projects.
Help prepare basic project documentation, reports, and updates under guidance from senior team members.
Perform entry‑level technical tasks and follow established standards for quality and accuracy.
Assist with planning activities by gathering data and providing initial workload estimates.
Update network documentation and as‑built records based on splicing and testing results.
Contribute to the development of deliverables by preparing drafts or collecting required information.
Follow quality assurance processes to ensure accuracy in project outputs.
Ability to work effectively in a teaming environment.
Strong commitment to a team environment and the ability to work collaboratively

Responsibilities

Support basic installation of equipment and infrastructure supporting the BIM contract.
Help install new or upgraded technologies under the guidance of more experienced team members.
Document findings from fieldwork and report any issues that affect project progress to senior staff.
Support equipment assessments and provide preliminary observations for review.
Participate in training sessions to learn product features and specifications; help share basic information with customers when needed.
Help maintain positive customer interactions by ensuring equipment is used and supported properly.
Follow instructions when reviewing basic tasks completed by peers and escalate concerns to senior engineers.
Communicate daily with team members to support project timelines and goals.
Assist with coordinating site access, equipment readiness, and schedule alignment with Government Points of Contact (POCs) as directed.
Support the project manager with basic stakeholder communication tasks such as providing updates or clarifying simple project details.
Provide technical input related to ISP/OSP activities and help gather information needed for design recommendations.
Participate as a member of small implementation teams, focusing on assigned tasks rather than overall leadership.
Assist with technical, administrative, and operational tasks for assigned projects.
Help prepare basic project documentation, reports, and updates under guidance from senior team members.
Perform entry‑level technical tasks and follow established standards for quality and accuracy.
Assist with planning activities by gathering data and providing initial workload estimates.
Update network documentation and as‑built records based on splicing and testing results.
Contribute to the development of deliverables by preparing drafts or collecting required information.
Follow quality assurance processes to ensure accuracy in project outputs.
Work effectively in a teaming environment.
Work collaboratively in a team environment.