TEN-M Fiber Lead

General Dynamics Information Technology•USA AZ Home Office (AZHOME), AZ

1d•$96,569 - $130,651•Remote

About The Position

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking a Fiber Lead to support the Army TEN-M program. This remote role requires the employee to live within 50 miles of a major airport and travel 25%–50% of the time. The Fiber Lead conducts comprehensive site surveys, creates fiber- and wireless-focused network designs, and prepares technical documentation to meet Department of War (DoW) guidelines and industry standards. The role directs end-to-end deployment activities, including fiber construction, wireless network integration with Ericsson, Nokia, and other OEMs, and validation testing of optical transport systems such as DWDM and ROADM. The lead manages subcontractor teams and ensures installation, integration, and testing meet project performance, quality, and compliance requirements. The position also develops deployment and testing plans, oversees site surveys and OTDR testing, designs fiber networks using tools such as Vetro and ArcGIS, integrates fiber backhaul with private 5G wireless nodes, and verifies performance across transport layers. It includes developing a Test Network Modernization Plan, a Life-Cycle Plan, and an Acceptance Test Plan for deployed fiber, optical, and wireless technologies.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in fiber network engineering, deployment, wireless integration, or related telecommunications fields.
Experience deploying cellular networks for Tier-1 carriers, the DoD, or comparable large-scale telecommunications customers.
Bachelor of Science degree; additional relevant years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Must reside within 50 miles of a major airport.
Ability to travel 25%–50%.

Nice To Haves

Active Secret clearance is desired.

Responsibilities

Conduct detailed site surveys assessing environmental conditions, site topology, available fiber assets, power availability, wireless coverage needs, and infrastructure readiness.
Produce site-specific designs aligned with PWS requirements and program objectives.
Develop site survey, design, installation, and testing plans and processes with OEM partners, GDIT engineering teams, and government stakeholders.
Lead on-site survey walks, oversee OTDR testing, validate network design details, review A&E drawings, and coordinate survey and engineering activities.
Perform end-to-end fiber design using platforms such as Vetro, ArcGIS, or equivalent fiber engineering tools.
Lead integration of fiber backhaul with private 5G wireless nodes and verify performance across transport layers.
Develop and deliver the Test Network Modernization Plan (TNMP), aligning it with ATEC requirements, DoD directives, and applicable technical standards.
Create a Life-Cycle Plan (LCP) to ensure fiber, wireless, and optical transport components remain covered under warranty, maintainable, and supportable.
Develop an Acceptance Test Plan for deployed fiber, optical, and wireless technologies, including DWDM, ROADM, and OEM-specific wireless integrations.
Oversee subcontractor fiber crews conducting aerial and underground deployments, ensuring proper OTDR testing, fiber characterization, and integration into transport and wireless networks.
Direct end-to-end deployment activities, including fiber construction, wireless network integration, and optical transport system validation testing.
Manage subcontractor teams and ensure installation, integration, and testing meet project performance, quality, and compliance requirements.

Benefits

Customizable medical, dental, and vision benefits.
401(k) with company match.
Educational assistance and eLearning.
Flexible work week and full flex work weeks where possible.
Internal mobility team dedicated to employee advancement.
Rewards and recognition programs.
Paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time.
Paid holidays.
Paid parental leave and a paid family leave program offering up to 160 hours in a rolling 12-month period for eligible employees.
Military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
Short- and long-term disability benefits.
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.