Shipboard Network Systems Senior/Specialist Engineer

General Dynamics Corporation; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT, seeks a Shipboard Network Systems Senior/Specialist Engineer to design, implement, monitor, and manage LANs aboard US Navy submarines. You will lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and ensure secure, reliable shipboard network infrastructure for crews.

The role requires strong technical judgment, DoD familiarity, and the ability to deliver under pressure in a fast-paced engineering environment. A Secret clearance is required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in CS/CE/CSN or EE is required.
• 5+ years of post-graduate engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement network solutions meeting DoD standards.
• Perform technology investigations and trade-off studies.
• Document and manage installation of each network.
• Provide remote support and troubleshooting to Navy crews.
• Lead projects and mentor junior engineers.
• Produce comprehensive technical documentation and test plans.

Skills

Leadership

Technical writing

Project management

System-level debugging

Network design

Documentation

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Systems and Networks or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD drawings

3D models

Database management

Engineering project management tools

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Shipboard Network Systems Senior/Specialist Engineer

US-CT-Groton

Job ID: 2026-20372

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 2

Category: Engineering

EB Groton Shipyard

Overview

The Shipboard Network Systems Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, monitoring, and managing local area network architectures aboard US Navy Submarines. Your primary goal is to maintain the integrity, performance, and security of shipboard network infrastructure, ensuring reliable systems connectivity for submarine crews. This role requires strong technical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, resultsdriven engineering environment. Senior Engineers provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, make key systemlevel decisions, and ensure longterm reliability of shipboard network infrastructure.

Duties and Responsibilities include

• Design and implement network solutions that meet US DoD standards and/or improve the efficiency/coverage of current networks
• Perform technology investigations and trade off studies
• Design and implement system configurations for shipboard and laboratory uses
• Document and manage the installation of each network
• Maintain and upgrade existing systems as necessary
• Troubleshoot and resolve shipboard issues and network faults
• Provide remote support and troubleshooting to Navy crews
• Report design and construction status to key stakeholders
• Review and update relevant test forms and test procedures
• Installation and testing of Navy Applications

Responsibilities

• Strong leadership abilities and experience guiding engineering teams
• Technical writing experience for engineering documentation
• Ability to lead projects or major technical tasks
• Highly developed planning and prioritization skills supporting major engineering milestones
• Ability to independently solve complex system-level issues and provide technical direction
• Proficiency with interpreting complex engineering documents, shipboard wiring diagrams, and integration notes
• Skilled in producing comprehensive technical documentation, test plans, and analysis summaries

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Systems and Networks or Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of post-graduate engineering experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance through the Department of Defense

Preferred:

• Prior submarine, shipyard, or DoD network engineering experience
• Experience guiding multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Ability to interpret shipboard CAD documents and 3D models
• Experience with database management practices
• Understanding of electrical/equipment drawings
• Familiarity with engineering project management tools and processes
• Advanced communication skills, including presenting technical decisions and leading discussions

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General Dynamics Electric Boat is a recognized leader in the design, construction and lifecycle support of submarines for the United States Navy.