Distribution Systems Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 31, 2026. Arena Technical Resources scores A on the Alion truth index.
Job Location: Hickam AFB, HI
Compensation: $45/hr - $65/hr
Eligibility/Clearance: Candidate must possess an active Secret clearance
Job Description:
Role Overview
- Provides solutions to problems and guidance to less experienced
field engineers.
- Provides guidance on different types of equipment and
infrastructure maintenance.
- Provides guidance and installs more advanced or new technologies
based on the needs of the customer/client.
- Provides guidance for assessing if equipment and systems meet
compliance standards.
- Provides guidance, reports findings and provides solutions for any
issues that halt progression.
- Provides recommendations and solutions resulting from equipment
assessments and checkups.
- Provides training to internal and external groups on product
features and specifications.
- Strengthens and builds client relationships by improving
interaction with products.
- May coach and review the work of less experienced professionals.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides solutions to problems and guidance to less experienced
field engineers.
- Provides guidance on different types of equipment and infrastructure
maintenance.
- Provides guidance and installs more advanced or new technologies
based on the needs of the customer/client.
- Support and conduct end-to-end testing of fiber optic cables using
OTDR (Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer), power meters, and other
tools.
- Provides guidance, reports findings and solutions for any issues
that halt progression.
- Provides recommendations and solutions resulting from equipment
assessments and checkups.
- Provides training to internal and external groups on product
features and specifications.
- Strengthens and builds client relationships by improving interaction
with products.
- Review the work of less experienced team members.
- Review other team members’ work and coach issues for accurate
production submissions.
- Communicate with team members on daily basis supporting project
timelines and goals.
- Execution - Coordinate with Government Points of Contact (POCs) to
coordinate design, installation, base access, clearance, escorts,
personnel and equipment to ensure project tasks can be completed on
time.
- Stakeholder Communications - assist the PM with ensuring clear,
consistent, timely and accurate communications are maintained with
internal and external project stakeholders.
- Technical support - provide input into the distribution systems
design (ISP/OSP) and technical recommendations to the program and
operation teams.
- Leadership - Lead small implementation teams or manage specific work
scopes for a given site location.
Requirements:
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
Hiring/Working location will be on site supporting the daily
implementation efforts at Hickman AFB, HI
Preferred:
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)
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Engineering,
Cybersecurity, or related technical field (or equivalent
experience).
ATR is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) who will provide equal
employment opportunity to employees and applicants for employment
without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, pregnancy,
national origin, age, veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, marital status, family structure, genetic
information, or mental or physical disability