DDG Support Systems Engineer managing system support requirements for defence projects. Collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance combat system capabilities.
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Hybrid Systems Engineer, Tactical Networks – CANES
Posted 5 months ago
About the role
- Lead systems engineering for CANES tactical networks at GDIT supporting NIWC Pacific; deliver architectures, integration, DT&E, RMF/STIG compliance, and fleet installation support.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end systems engineering for Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES) and related Navy tactical network efforts
- Drive full lifecycle SE: capability analysis, requirements decomposition, verification objectives, and system specifications for new builds and tech refresh of CANES baselines
- Produce enterprise/tactical/system-level architectures aligned to DoD Architecture Framework; 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); mature technology to higher TRLs
- 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 for installation approval
- Plan and support Developmental Test & Evaluation (DT&E), Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), SOVTs, and Operational Assessments; perform defect triage, root-cause analysis, and corrective action tracking
- 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 with vendor and government stakeholders
- 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
- US Citizenship Required
- 5+ years systems engineering for enterprise or tactical networks, including requirements management, architecture/design, integration, and test
- Hands-on experience with virtualized environments (vSphere/vCenter)
- Experience with routing/switching, QoS, GPON, and enclave integration across ashore/afloat contexts
- Authoring SE artifacts (SEPs, EIPs, ICDs, SRS, design drawings, BoMs, STEDPs/BESEPs/IDPs)
- Experience executing DT&E, SOVT, TRR events and Test Readiness Reviews
- Working knowledge of RMF coordination, DISA STIG alignment, and configuration management (CMPro or equivalent)
- Experience with DOORS (requirements/RTM)
- Experience with SysML/MBSE (Cameo/MagicDraw preferred) and Visio/modeling tools
- Experience with Jira/Confluence, Git, and 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
- Ability to travel 10-25% to labs, shipyards, and fleet concentration areas per tasking and installation/test events
- Prior support to NIWC Pacific and/or PMW-160 CANES, ADNS, or similar Navy tactical network programs (desired)
- INCOSE CSEP/ASEP, ITIL, VMware (VCP), Cisco (CCNP/ENCOR), or MBSE certification (desired)
- Experience with BESEP/FRCB submissions, shipboard installation documentation, and cross-domain/guard solutions (desired)
- Familiarity with CJCSI 6212 (Net-Ready KPP), DoDAF 2.x, NESI/DISR, and production readiness (LRIP/FRP) (desired)
- Exposure to TEMPEST/EMI considerations, COMSEC/CMS workflows, and multi-enclave operations (desired)
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
- Paid Family Leave program providing up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees
- Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
- Dental plan options
- Vision plan
- 401(k) plan offering pre- and post-tax contributions and company match
- Full-flex work week for work/life balance
- Variety of paid time off plans including parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave
- Short and long-term disability benefits
- Life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance
- AI-powered career tool for growth and learning opportunities
- Internal mobility team supporting career goals
- Professional development and learning opportunities
- Hybrid/remote telecommuting options and flexibility
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