DS Fiber Optic Lead

The DS FO Engineer provides expert-level engineering support for fiber optic infrastructure including network backbone, distribution, and drop fiber systems. This role oversees GDIT, Agency, and Subcontractor fiber survey, installation, splicing, and testing teams.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed fiber assessments, routing verification, and documentation reviews

• Develop splice schedules, fiber diagrams, optical power budgets, and routing plans

• Manage GDIT, Agency, and Subcontractor fiber technicians performing splicing, testing, and termination activities

• Oversee fiber characterization including OTDR, OLTS, inspection, and certification

• Troubleshoot fiber performance issues and recommend remediation solutions

• Coordinate with OSP, NW, and CEL engineers for space, routing, and connectivity integration

• Validate engineering deliverables and as-built documentation

• Provide SME-level support during design reviews and testing phases

Required Experience

• BA/BS or equivalent, 5+ years of experience

• 5+ years hands-on fiber optic installation, engineering, or testing experience

• Strong experience in OTDR, OLTS, fusion splicing, inspection, and fiber certification

• Experience managing fiber technicians or subcontractor splicing/testing teams

• Understanding of fiber types, connectors, attenuation, dispersion, WDM, and optical transport principles

• Experience with fiber backbone or campus-scale deployments

• Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Experience

• DoW, AF/SF, or large-scale enterprise fiber infrastructure experience

• Experience with high-density fiber systems or modern optical architectures

Certifications (Preferred or Required)

• FOA CFOT (required or strongly preferred)

• FOA CFOS/T, CFOS/S, or CFOS/O (any specialty)

• BICSI Technician or RCDD (preferred)

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