Junior DS Engineer – Travel

General Dynamics Information Technology

. Assist senior field engineers in troubleshooting problems and resolving issues .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeFairbanks • Alaska • United StatesJunior💰 $79,900 - $108,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fiber optic cable testing, including the use of OTDRs and power meters, while effectively supporting project management and stakeholder communications. Possesses strong organizational skills and the ability to interpret technical documentation and governmental regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Fiber Optic Cable TestingISP/OSP Design FamiliarityTechnical Documentation InterpretationMS Visio ProficiencySecret Level Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Fiber TestingOTDR UsagePower Meter UsageDesign DocumentationAs-Built DiagramsCircuit Connectivity MatricesWired IT FunctionsProject Documentation PreparationData GatheringQuality Assurance Processes

Soft Skills

Coordination SkillsOrganizational SkillsWritten Communication SkillsOral Communication SkillsCustomer Interaction Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS VisioCAD Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

BICSI CertificationsSec+ (8140) Certification

Industry Keywords

BIM ContractField EngineeringGovernment RegulationsStakeholder UpdatesVirtual Teaming Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist senior field engineers in troubleshooting problems and resolving issues
Support installation of equipment and infrastructure for the BIM contract
Help install new or upgraded technologies
Assist with end-to-end fiber optic cable testing using OTDRs, power meters, and related tools
Document fieldwork findings and report issues affecting project progress
Support equipment assessments and provide preliminary observations
Participate in training and share basic product information with customers
Maintain positive customer interactions and proper equipment support
Review basic peer tasks and escalate concerns to senior engineers
Communicate daily with team members regarding project timelines and goals
Assist with site access, equipment readiness, and schedule coordination with Government POCs
Support the project manager with stakeholder updates and basic project communications
Provide technical input on ISP/OSP activities and gather information for design recommendations
Participate in small implementation teams
Assist with technical, administrative, and operational project tasks
Prepare basic project documentation, reports, and updates
Assist with planning by gathering data and providing initial workload estimates
Update network documentation and as-built records based on splicing and testing results
Attend customer meetings alongside senior engineers
Coordinate with vendors or agencies under supervision
Prepare draft deliverables and collect required information
Follow quality assurance processes
Participate in technical training and support special projects
Review project requirements and assist with basic recommendations

Requirements

What you’ll need

1–2+ years of related experience
Secret level security clearance required
U.S. citizenship required
Familiarity with distribution systems (ISP/OSP) design and implementation documents
Familiarity with design documentation, as-built diagrams, rack elevations, and circuit connectivity matrices
Familiarity with all aspects of fiber testing
Thorough understanding of wired and general IT functions
Ability to work effectively in a virtual teaming environment
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, documents, and governmental regulations
Strong coordination and organizational skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience using MS Visio or related CAD tools preferred
BICSI-related certifications preferred
Sec+ (8140) certifications preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical plan options, including plans with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan
401(k) plan with company match
Full flex work weeks where possible
Paid vacation, sick, personal, holiday, parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave
Typically 15 days of paid leave per calendar year
10 paid holidays per year
Up to 160 hours of paid family leave in a rolling 12-month period for eligible employees
Short- and long-term disability benefits
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Personal accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Business travel and accident insurance
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Internal mobility team
Wellness packages
Competitive pay
Award-winning culture of innovation and military-friendly workplace