Telecom Cable Plant Engineer
About The Position
Leidos is seeking a Telecom Cable Plant Engineer to join their Antarctic Support Contract (ASC) team, supporting the United States Antarctic Program (USAP). This role is crucial for the planning and implementation of science support requirements in Antarctica. The engineer will be responsible for designing and documenting all cable plant, including Inside Plant (ISP), Outside Plant (OSP), and associated equipment within the USAP enterprise. Key duties include designing and engineering cable plant upgrades, managing the USAP’s Cable Management System (Patch Manager) for accurate data entry of all cable plant and connected assets, and working with the telecommunications team to deploy and maintain improvements to OSP and ISP infrastructure. The role also involves coordinating data gathering for the Cable Management System, ensuring compliance with USAP standards, performing quality assurance checks, and developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for cable management, data validation, and quality assurance. Operational locations include McMurdo, Amundsen-Scott South Pole, and Palmer stations, as well as logistics hubs in California, New Zealand, and Chile. Deployment to Antarctica is required, approximately 12 to 16 weeks per year. US Citizenship is required, and a Public Trust security clearance must be obtained prior to the start date. The successful candidate must also pass physical and dental examinations required for deployment to Antarctica.
Requirements
- US Citizenship is required.
- Must obtain a Public Trust security clearance prior to start date.
- Must successfully complete the physical and dental examinations as required by the NSF for deploying to Antarctica.
Responsibilities
- Design, engineer, and implement telecom systems that meet enterprise requirements.
- Manage the USAP’s Cable Management System: Patch Manager.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot issues with existing telecom systems.
- Survey all ISP and OSP cable for inclusion in Cable Management System.
- Input cable and equipment data into the USAP’s enterprise Cable Management System.
- Coordinate the update of telecom infrastructure records received from projects and sustaining operations.
- Provide Cable Management System training to authorized staff and customers.
- Develop Cable Management System workflows.
- Develop, maintain, and update all Cable Management System Standard Operating Procedures and documentation.
- Stay up to date with advancements in telecom technology and recommend upgrades where necessary.
- Prepare technical documentation of telecom systems.
- Ensure that work areas meet all ASC and USAP safety standards.
- Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace program and ensuring safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
