About the role

  • 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

Job title

Systems Engineer, Tactical Networks – CANES

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$108,979 - $147,443 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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