Distribution Systems Lead Engineer Job Hilo Hawaii USA,Engineering

Distribution Systems Lead Engineer

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Distribution Systems Lead Engineer and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise OSP/ISP, fiber optic, and communication closet engineers and technicians, ensuring coordinated and integrated engineering across all disciplines
Manage agency and subcontractor labor, including daily direction, quality assurance, performance oversight, and conflict resolution
Serve as primary engineering liaison to government points of contact and base stakeholders
Coordinate base access, security requirements, installation schedules, materials, and personnel deployment
Validate engineering deliverables including drawings, design inputs, reports, and risk assessments
Lead design reviews, planning sessions, and strategic decision‑making for DS work streams
Identify and mitigate engineering risks, design conflicts, and installation challenges
Support program leadership with execution planning, reporting, and stakeholder engagement
Maintain expert‑level knowledge of AF/SF standards, TIA/EA, UFC, I3A, OSP/ISP, CEL requirements, and fiber technologies

Qualifications

10+ years in telecommunications engineering, network infrastructure, OSP/ISP design, or related disciplines
5+ years leading multi‑discipline engineering teams in field or deployment environments
Experience delivering large‑scale communications modernization projects for DoW, federal, or large enterprise environments
Experience managing subcontractor labor and agency field teams
Familiarity with AF/SF installation processes, base coordination, and engineering standards
Strong background in OSP construction, fiber design/testing, and telecommunications room infrastructure
US citizenship required
Current Secret clearance or ability to obtain Secret clearance
Ability to travel 75‑100%
Remote work possible; some locations may require presence at Air Force/Space Force bases in Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, or Diego Garcia

Preferred Experience

Experience leading on‑site teams performing AFNET, DISA, or DoW network infrastructure/modernization programs

Certifications (Preferred)

BICSI OSP (Outside Plant Designer)
FOA CFOT (Fiber Optic Technician)
OSHA 30 or equivalent safety certification
Security+ CE (DoW requirement for base network environments)

Contract Details

Scheduled weekly hours: 40

Travel required:

75‑100%
Telecommuting options:
Remote

Work location:

Any Location / Remote (base‑site travel as required)

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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