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
Hiring location will be remote but will require extensive travel. Working locations will vary but will be located on site at Air Force/Space Force Bases around the world.
Hiring location will be remote but will require approximately 75%-100% travel. Working locations will vary but will be located on site at Air Force/Space Force Bases in Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, or Diego Garcia.
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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