Journeyman Network Plant Engineer (ISP / OSP)

Overview

This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

As a Journeyman Network Plant Engineer (ISP / OSP), you will be responsible for the planning, installation, and sustainment of inside plant (ISP) and outside plant (OSP) network infrastructure. This position supports the physical build-out of mission-critical communication systems by implementing structured cabling, fiber optics, copper plant, and network connectivity across the Base Area Network (BAN). Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, this position ensures all cable plant work is executed in compliance with DoD standards and best practices. This role provides field engineering support for surveys, design reviews, redline documentation, and end-to-end system testing across new and legacy environments.

Position will be located at Los Angeles SFB.

This position is contingent upon successful contract award to V2X.

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Responsibilities

Major Job Activities:

• Surveys, designs, and implements physical fiber and copper cable plants, power connections (in coordination with licensed electricians) conduits, patch panels, and butterfly diagrams.

• Restores facilities to pre-install or better conditions.

• Performs site surveys and documents current site ISP / OSP configurations.

• Assists with design and optimizes supporting infrastructure in support of ISP / OSP, providing input to the SPRIP.

• Supports the development of Preliminary and Final SPRIP and project drawings IAW USG and industry standards.

• Implements physical fiber and copper cable plants, power connections (in coordination with BICSI RCDD engineers / licensed electricians) conduits, patch panels, butterfly diagrams.

• Restores facilities to pre-install or better conditions.

• Performs quality checks, follows industry-standard, DoD, and DAF specifications and requirements.

• Installs and inspects grounding.

• Ensuring installations are performed within safety standards and work site conditions (cleanliness), including restoration of the site to original or better condition.

• Contributes input to the production of project deliverables, artifacts, and metrics when required.

• Conducts systems pre-tests and acceptance tests to validate the designed performance criteria.

• Possesses and applies expertise on multiple complex work assignments.

• Contributes to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable.

• Works under supervision of Site Project Manager or Network Plant Engineer SR but has capabilities to work independently on ISP / OSP tasks.

Material & Equipment Directly Used:

• General user capabilities of Microsoft software applications required (primarily Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word and Microsoft Teams or SharePoint).

• Proficient with AutoCAD.

Working Environment:

Office environment with potential to support austere locations.

Physical Activities:

Must be able to lift / carry 50 lbs.

Qualifications

Education / Certifications:

• Technical BA / BS Degree; Or

• High School Diploma or Associate Degree.

• (Preferred) BICSI certification

Experience / Skills:

• 5 years with BA / BS Degree; Or

• Minimum of 7 years of experience performing as a Network Plant Engineer supporting ISP / OSP solutions on large, complex networks with a High School or Associate Degree.

• Experience supporting DoD projects, specifically network modernization projects.

Clearance Requirement:

• This position requires an active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret (Tier 3) level clearance.

Skills & Technology Used:

• General user capabilities of Microsoft software applications required (primarily Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word and Microsoft Teams or SharePoint).

• Proficient with AutoCAD.

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.