Network Engineer

Socket.dev; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Precise Systems seeks a Command and Control (C2) Integration and Network Engineer to support shipboard EW and C2 integration efforts at NSWC Crane. The role covers network architecture, data flows, cybersecurity coordination and lab/shipboard testing.

Applicant should have a related engineering degree and 3+ years of DoD-network experience, plus strong documentation and cross-team collaboration skills. In-person work is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience.
• Experience supporting network or system-integration projects involving complex, tactical, shipboard, DoD, or mission systems.
• Strong knowledge of network protocols, layers, routing, switching, addressing, data transport, message formatting, and interface design.
• Experience designing or standing up networked environments, including planning, configuration, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation
• Experience modifying, maintaining, and troubleshooting existing networked environments.
• Experience integrating non-IP or proprietary communication systems into IP-based network environments.
• Ability to define interface requirements, hardware needs, data flows, message structures, cybersecurity constraints, and integration dependencies with technical SMEs.
• Ability to develop technical documentation, project plans, briefings, status reports, interface descriptions, and engineering recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work across large multidisciplinary technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Support integration of EW systems with shipboard Command and Control and information-system environments.
• Develop integration approaches for exchanging EW data, tracks, logs, software updates, configuration files, and other mission-relevant information.
• Assess shipboard network environments, including CANES or comparable systems, to identify approved data-transfer and connectivity pathways.
• Define and document protocols, message formats, data flows, communication boundaries, hardware/software interfaces, and interoperability requirements.
• Analyze routing, switching, segmentation, addressing, ports, services, timing, and network-performance requirements for integrated systems.
• Support integration of IP-based and non-IP-based systems, proprietary interfaces, sensors, RF systems, and other mission-specific data sources.
• Coordinate cybersecurity, RMF, ATO, classification-boundary, and cross-domain considerations with technical authorities and cybersecurity personnel.
• Design, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot representative lab and shipboard network environments used for integration, verification, and test.
• Develop interface documentation, architecture descriptions, project plans, technical briefings, risk summaries, status updates, and engineering recommendations.
• Coordinate with systems engineering, cybersecurity, test, logistics, configuration management, ISEA, and program stakeholders to resolve integration issues and support lifecycle requirements.

Skills

Network protocols

C2 integration

Cybersecurity coordination

Technical documentation

Lab/network testing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, or related field

Job description

Precise Systems delivers integrated, mission-ready solutions that advance warfighter readiness and strengthen our nation’s most critical defense programs. Through the power of our combined capabilities, we provide deep expertise in Advanced Engineering; Digital Transformation; Electromagnetic Warfare; Interactive Training & Simulation; Physical Sciences Research; Platform Lifecycle Support; and Foreign Military Sales. Unified by decades of trusted performance and expanded through strategic growth, our team applies innovative technologies, engineering rigor, and customer-focused execution to solve complex challenges and accelerate mission success. Guided by our commitment to partnership, precision, and performance, we deliver the scalable solutions and technical excellence our customers depend on—today and into the future.

Precise Systems is seeking a Command and Control (C2) Integration and Network Engineer to support the NSWC Crane Expeditionary Electromagnetic Warfare Division. The engineer will support integration of Electronic Warfare (EW) systems with shipboard C2 and information-system environments, including network architecture, interface definition, cybersecurity coordination, lab integration, troubleshooting, and technical documentation. The successful candidate will work across engineering, cybersecurity, shipboard-system, program-office, and In-Service Engineering Agent teams to develop secure and supportable integration solutions.

This role requires in-person support.

Duties:

• Support integration of EW systems with shipboard Command and Control and information-system environments.
• Develop integration approaches for exchanging EW data, tracks, logs, software updates, configuration files, and other mission-relevant information.
• Assess shipboard network environments, including CANES or comparable systems, to identify approved data-transfer and connectivity pathways.
• Define and document protocols, message formats, data flows, communication boundaries, hardware/software interfaces, and interoperability requirements.
• Analyze routing, switching, segmentation, addressing, ports, services, timing, and network-performance requirements for integrated systems.
• Support integration of IP-based and non-IP-based systems, proprietary interfaces, sensors, RF systems, and other mission-specific data sources.
• Coordinate cybersecurity, RMF, ATO, classification-boundary, and cross-domain considerations with technical authorities and cybersecurity personnel.
• Design, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot representative lab and shipboard network environments used for integration, verification, and test.
• Develop interface documentation, architecture descriptions, project plans, technical briefings, risk summaries, status updates, and engineering recommendations.
• Coordinate with systems engineering, cybersecurity, test, logistics, configuration management, ISEA, and program stakeholders to resolve integration issues and support lifecycle requirements.

Desired Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, or a related technical field. Relevant directly applicable experience may be considered in lieu of a degree based on customer requirements.

Desired Experience:

• 3+ years professional experience.
• Experience supporting network or system-integration projects involving complex, tactical, shipboard, DoD, or mission systems.
• Strong knowledge of network protocols, layers, routing, switching, addressing, data transport, message formatting, and interface design.
• Experience designing or standing up networked environments, including planning, configuration, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation
• Experience modifying, maintaining, and troubleshooting existing networked environments.
• Experience integrating non-IP or proprietary communication systems into IP-based network environments.
• Ability to define interface requirements, hardware needs, data flows, message structures, cybersecurity constraints, and integration dependencies with technical SMEs.
• Ability to develop technical documentation, project plans, briefings, status reports, interface descriptions, and engineering recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work across large multidisciplinary technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting Navy shipboard systems, tactical networks, C2 systems, CANES, CEC, or other Navy combat-system information environments.
• Experience with EW systems, RF systems, tactical data systems, or systems that generate, process, or exchange mission data and tracks.
• Experience supporting RMF, ATO packages, STIG reviews, vulnerability scans, cybersecurity documentation, or system authorization activities.
• Experience with network integration labs, hardware-in-the-loop environments, sensors, tactical data systems, or test infrastructure.
• Familiarity with interface-control documentation, configuration management, engineering changes, and In-Service Engineering Agent support.
• Experience supporting software updates, patching, log transfer, data extraction, or maintenance workflows in secure DoD environments.
• Experience supporting Navy, NAVSEA, NSWC Crane, or other DoD acquisition, engineering, test, or sustainment organizations.
• Active Secret clearance; Top Secret/SCI eligibility preferred.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Top Secret/SCI eligibility may be required based on assigned tasking. Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Precise Systems is dedicated to a shared vision and core values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, which foster innovation and drive our continued success in the global marketplace. Precise Systems and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any legally protected status under federal, state, or local law. Visit www.GoPrecise.com for a listing of current openings and our comprehensive, employee friendly benefits summary. Precise Systems participates in E-Verify.