STINGRAI NAVSOUTH Network Engineer SME- 30318

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 103,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays & time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Mission Technologies is seeking a Network Engineer to design, implement, secure, and maintain mission-critical network infrastructure supporting MOC operations and unmanned systems testing. You will handle end-to-end engineering tasks across fixed facilities, distributed nodes, and ground control stations for UAS and autonomous platforms.

The role emphasizes real-time operations support, telemetry, C2 links, secure transport, and DoD compliance with STIG/RMF.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience with a Bachelor's, 7+ with a Master's, 4+ with a PhD or JD, or 13 years with HS in related field.
• Experience in network engineering, communications systems, mission operations, or unmanned systems support.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise, tactical, and distributed network architectures and routing concepts.
• Hands-on with routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, tactical radios, and encryption devices.
• Familiarity with unmanned systems networking including telemetry, C2 paths, and real-time data streaming.
• DoD cybersecurity practices including STIGs, IA controls, and RMF.
• Ability to produce high-quality network documentation and reports.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain mission-critical network infrastructures for MOC operations and unmanned systems.
• Develop network requirements, diagrams, and integration plans for UAS platforms and autonomous test systems.
• Configure, monitor, and optimize routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and encryption devices.
• Support telemetry, C2, video feeds, and real-time data transport for unmanned flight tests.
• Troubleshoot incidents and perform root-cause analysis affecting mission operations.
• Maintain network situational awareness during real-time UAS operations.
• Create network documentation including diagrams and SOPs.
• Support RMF and STIG compliance activities and cyber artifacts.
• Integrate new unmanned platforms and sensor networks into existing architectures.
• Participate in technical reviews and cross-functional collaboration with engineers.

Skills

Network engineering

Unmanned systems

DoD cybersecurity

TS/SCI clearance

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD/JD

High School Diploma

Tools

Python

Ansible

Scripting

TACLANE

KG devices

SDN

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Requisition Number:30318

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$103,121.00-$145,000.00

Security Clearance:TS/SCI

Level of Experience:SeniorHI

This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.

HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Summary

HII-Mission Technologies is seeking a Network Engineer who supports Mission Operations Center (MOC) activities by designing, implementing, securing, and maintaining mission‑critical network infrastructure used for command, control, communications, data transport, and unmanned systems experimentation. This role supports operations involving fixed facilities, distributed mission nodes, tactical communications systems, and ground control stations used for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and autonomous test platforms.

The position performs end‑to‑end network engineering tasks including requirements development, architecture design, configuration, troubleshooting, optimization, documentation, and continuous monitoring. The engineer supports real‑time operations by maintaining network situational awareness, responding to incidents, and ensuring uninterrupted connectivity for unmanned flight testing, autonomous vehicle experimentation, and remote sensor networks.

This role also supports integration and network enablement of new unmanned systems, including advanced telemetry feeds, command‑and‑control (C2) links, video/data streaming, and secure transport for experimental UAS payloads. The engineer develops cybersecurity artifacts, communications compliance documentation, and network risk assessments to ensure unmanned systems testing meets DoD cyber, spectrum, and communications standards.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and maintain mission‑critical network infrastructures supporting MOC operations and unmanned systems experimentation.
• Develop network requirements, architecture diagrams, and integration plans for UAS platforms, ground control stations, and autonomous test systems.
• Configure, monitor, and optimize routers, switches, firewalls, cross‑domain solutions, encryption devices, and tactical network gateways.
• Support telemetry, C2, video feeds, and real‑time data transport for unmanned flight test events and autonomous system demonstrations.
• Conduct troubleshooting, fault isolation, and root‑cause analysis for network issues impacting mission operations or unmanned experimentation.
• Maintain continuous monitoring and network situational awareness during real‑time UAS operations and mission execution.
• Develop network documentation including diagrams, configuration baselines, SOPs, and technical reports.
• Support cybersecurity compliance activities including STIG implementation, vulnerability remediation, and RMF documentation.
• Integrate new mission systems, unmanned platforms, and distributed sensor networks into existing architectures.
• Participate in engineering reviews, test readiness evaluations, and technical exchange meetings involving unmanned system experimentation.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, cyber teams, UAS operators, and mission planners to ensure reliable network performance.
• Additional duties as assigned or required.

What we are looking for

• 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
• Experience in network engineering, communications systems, mission operations, or unmanned systems support.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise, tactical, and distributed network architectures, transport protocols, and routing concepts.
• Hands‑on experience with routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, tactical radios, and encryption devices.
• Familiarity with unmanned systems networking, including telemetry transport, UAS command‑and‑control (C2) paths, and real‑time data streaming.
• Experience performing troubleshooting and incident response in real‑time operational environments.
• Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity practices including STIGs, IA controls, and RMF requirements.
• Ability to produce high‑quality network documentation and technical reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross‑functional mission and engineering teams.
• Ability to develop contingency and continuity planning documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Clearance: Must possess and maintain a TS/SCI.
• Professional certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA, Network+, Security+, CySA+, or CISSP.
• Experience supporting network architectures for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) or autonomous vehicle test environments.
• Familiarity with telemetry systems, RF communications, datalinks, and beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) transport mechanisms.
• Experience with tactical communications systems (e.g., SATCOM, LOS/BLOS radios, mesh networks).
• Knowledge of real-time video transport protocols, low‑latency streaming, and sensor data networking.
• Experience with network design or operations in high‑availability mission operations centers or 24/7 environments.
• Hands‑on experience with network automation tools or scripting (Python, Ansible).
• Familiarity with virtualization, containerized environments, or software‑defined networking (SDN).
• Knowledge of DoD network accreditation processes, cross‑domain solutions, and cryptographic equipment (e.g., TACLANE, KG devices).
• Experience supporting test ranges, flight test events, or distributed experimentation networks.
• Understanding of spectrum management, frequency coordination, or RF interference mitigation.
• Prior experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams in aerospace, defense, or R&D environments.

Physical Requirements

May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Find the role that’s right for you.

• Best‑in‑class medical, dental and vision plan choices
• Wellness resources
• Employee assistance programs
• Savings Plan Options (401(k))
• Financial planning tools, life insurance
• Employee discounts
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Tuition reimbursementEarly childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships

Bonus/other non‑recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well‑being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.