Telecom Cable Plant Engineer

Leidos

7d•$92,300 - $166,850•Onsite

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) and Outside Plant (OSP), and associated equipment within the USAP enterprise. This includes designing and engineering cable plant upgrades and managing the USAP’s Cable Management System, Patch Manager, to ensure accurate data entry of all cable plant and connected assets. The position involves close collaboration with the telecommunications team to design, engineer, deploy, and maintain improvements to the USAP’s OSP and ISP. Key duties include managing data for the Cable Management System, ensuring compliance with USAP standards, performing quality assurance checks, and developing Standard Operating Procedures for cable management and data validation. 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. Leidos ASC is the prime contractor for the NSF's USAP, providing science and logistics support across three remote research stations and deep field sites. The individual must pass required physical and dental examinations for deployment to Antarctica.

Requirements

BS Degree (Telecommunications Engineer, Electrical Engineering or related field) and 5+ years of experience in the telecommunications industry
Experience to include 2+ years of telecom design/engineering and 1+ year of data management experience
Cable Management database systems, telecom wiring standards, and installing telecom infrastructure is required
Solid understanding of logical and systematic troubleshooting techniques
Excellent command of computers and software used in modern telecommunications facilities
Familiarity with the use of telecommunications test equipment, including OTDRs and copper cable testers
Familiarity with electronics equipment cabling and standard installation wiring practices
Ability to communicate technical concepts and convey technical information among a broad range of audiences
Excellent problem-solving, analytical and written/verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
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

Nice To Haves

Experience with Patch Manager Cable Management Software
Experience with data validation techniques

Responsibilities

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.
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.