About the role

  • Lead end-to-end systems engineering for CANES and related Navy tactical network efforts with NIWC Pacific
  • Transform mission needs into deployed capability and drive full lifecycle SE: capability analysis, requirements decomposition, verification objectives, and system specifications
  • Produce enterprise/tactical/system-level architectures aligned to DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF); author views, interface definitions, and interoperability mappings across enclaves and domains
  • Lead engineering development: prototype, integrate, and lab-validate network and compute solutions (virtualized data centers, transport, GPON, wireless, SATCOM)
  • Generate core SE artifacts: System Engineering Plans (SEPs), Engineering Implementation Plans (EIPs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Software Requirements Specifications (SRS), design drawings, BoMs, and STEDPs/BESEPs/IDPs
  • Plan and support Developmental Test & Evaluation (DT&E), Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), SOVTs, and Operational Assessments; perform defect triage and root-cause analysis
  • Coordinate RMF touchpoints with IA teams (IATT/ATO evidence, STIG alignment) and ensure configuration baselines remain compliant; maintain change control through CCB/PTRB and CMPro
  • Prepare production readiness inputs (LRIP/FRP/FRD), reliability/maintainability assessments, and environmental/TEMPEST/EMI considerations
  • Lead site survey/installation planning, risk assessment, schedules, and as-built documentation; minimize operational impact and ensure successful fleet introduction
  • Support logistics and sustainment artifacts (ILSP/LSA inputs), obsolescence management, and upgrade pathways via ECR/ECP/RFD/RFW processes
  • Brief IPTs/WIPTs and leadership; mentor junior engineers; champion MBSE/DevSecOps practices to accelerate delivery

Requirements

  • Active Secret clearance
  • 8+ years systems engineering for enterprise or tactical networks
  • Experience with requirements management, architecture/design, integration, and test
  • Hands-on with virtualized environments (vSphere/vCenter)
  • Experience in routing/switching and QoS
  • Experience with GPON and enclave integration across ashore/afloat/subsurface/airborne/mobile/joint contexts
  • Authoring SE artifacts (SEPs/EIPs/ICDs/SRS/design drawings)
  • Executing DT&E, TRRs, SOVTs, and Operational Assessments
  • Working knowledge of RMF coordination, DISA STIG alignment, and configuration management (CMPro or equivalent)
  • Proficiency with DOORS, SysML/MBSE (Cameo/MagicDraw preferred), Visio, Jira/Confluence, Git, Wireshark
  • BS/BA in Systems, Electrical/Computer, or Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (equivalent experience may substitute per GDIT policy)
  • DoD 8570/8140 IAT-II baseline (e.g., Security+ CE) within 90 days of start
  • US Citizenship required

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
  • 401K with company match
  • Competitive pay
  • Paid time off (vacation, sick and personal time)
  • 10 paid holidays per year
  • GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides up to 160 hours in a rolling 12 month period
  • Paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
  • Short and long-term disability benefits
  • Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance
  • 401(k) plan allowing pre and post-tax contributions
  • Full-flex work week
  • AI-powered career tool, internal mobility support, and professional development opportunities
  • Hybrid/telecommuting options and limited CONUS/OCONUS travel support

Job title

Principal Systems Engineer, Tactical Networks – CANES

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$125,528 - $169,832 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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