DS Engineer Sr. Principal

General Dynamics Information Technology is a global technology and professional services company. The DS Engineer performs field surveys, installation tasks, and design support activities for telecommunications distribution systems as part of global Air Force and Space Force modernization efforts. Responsibilities: Perform detailed on-site surveys of ISP, OSP, FO, and CEL infrastructures, collecting measurements, documenting conditions, capturing photographs, and identifying installation constraints; Execute installation tasks including cabling pulls, rack/patch panel installation, fiber routing assistance, equipment mounting, labeling, and pathway preparation (under supervision of discipline leads); Produce accurate field redlines, survey notes, measurements, and environmental observations to support design development; Assist engineering leads in developing design inputs for pathways, conduit routing, fiber distribution, telecom room layouts, and grounding/bonding Qualifications: 15+ years experience in telecommunications installation, infrastructure survey work, or distribution systems engineering; Must possess and maintain a Secret clearance; Hands-on experience performing ISP/OSP/FO/CEL surveys or installations; Familiarity with structured cabling, conduit systems, fiber optics, and telecom room infrastructure; Basic understanding of TIA/EIA standards including TIA‑568, TIA‑569, TIA‑606, TIA‑607; Ability to read and interpret floorplans, construction drawings, utility diagrams, and infrastructure layouts; Experience working in field environments performing physical surveys and installation activities; Ability to travel globally to Air Force and Space Force bases; Ability to perform physical tasks such as climbing ladders, pulling cable, or accessing confined telecom spaces; Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate field documentation; Ability to work under the direction of DS Leads, OSP Leads, FO Leads, CEL Leads, or the Site Implementation Lead Required Skills: Telecommunications Installation, Infrastructure Survey, Distribution Systems Engineering, Inside Plant (ISP), Outside Plant (OSP), Fiber Optics (FO), Communication Equipment Location (CEL), Structured Cabling, Conduit Systems, Telecom Room Infrastructure, TIA/EIA Standards, Reading Floorplans, Construction Drawings, Field Data Collection, Physical Installation Tasks, Work Under Direction