TEN-M Network Engineer 5G CORE Lead

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Educational assistance

Flexible work week

Internal mobility

Rewards & recognition

Collaborative environment

Job summary

General Dynamics IT is seeking a Network Engineer 5G CORE Lead to support the Army TEN-M program. This remote role requires 25%–50% travel and residency within 50 miles of a major airport in the United States.

You will lead installation and deployment of 5G core infrastructure, capture integration details, and coordinate across design, implementation, and cybersecurity teams to ensure a secure, integrated network environment.

Qualifications

• BS/BA Degree required.
• 15+ years of network engineering experience with emphasis on 5G CORE technologies.
• 5+ years of technical leadership experience.
• Secret Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation and deployment of 5G network equipment including core servers, CU/DU hardware, network switches, routers, firewalls, synchronization equipment, GNSS GPS antennas, structured cabling, and interconnections.
• Capture system integration details, network interfaces, and existing architecture with focus on Private 5G core and its integration.
• Ensure secure, seamless integration of network components across wireless, fiber, and supporting technologies into the Army network; support planning, architecture, installation, and operations.
• Collaborate with Design, Implementation, and Cybersecurity teams to ensure alignment across functions.
• Support staging, rack and stack, power verification, cable management, hardware replacement, software loading, and field troubleshooting.
• Assist with test procedures and system validation under engineering supervision.

Skills

5G CORE

Network engineering

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Join General Dynamics IT and be a part of a team that solve some of the world's most complex technical challenges.We are seeking a Network Engineer 5G CORE Lead to join our team in support of the Army TEN-M program.

This is a remote position and requires 25% to 50% travel; you must reside within a 50-mile radius of a major airport

As the Network Engineer 5G CORE Lead, you:

• Perform installation and deployment of 5G network equipment including core servers, CU/DU hardware, network switches, routers, firewalls, synchronization equipment, GNSS GPS antennas, structured cabling, and associated interconnections.
• Capture all required system integration details, network interfaces, and existing architecture with a strong focus on the Private 5G core, its capabilities, and its integration within the broader environment.
• Ensure all network components—spanning wireless, fiber, and supporting technologies—are securely and seamlessly integrated into the existing Army network. Supports planning, architecture development, installation, configuration, operations and maintenance, documentation, and engineering activities related to network services.
• Collaborate closely with the Design, Implementation, and Cybersecurity teams to ensure smooth, secure, and fully aligned integration across all functional areas.
• Support equipment staging, rack and stack, power verification, cable management, hardware replacement, software loading, and field troubleshooting activities.
• Assist with execution of test procedures and system validation activities under direction of engineering staff.

Basic Qualifications

• BS/BA Degree; additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• 15+ years of network engineering experience with emphasis on 5G CORE technologies and understanding of the duties as described above
• 5+ years of technical leadership experience
• Secret Clearance

WHAT CAN GDIT OFFER YOU?

• Excellent customizable health benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision)
• 401K with company match
• Educational Assistance and eLearning
• Flexible work week
• Internal mobility team dedicated to employee advancement
• Rewards and Recognition programs
• Innovative and collaborative environment encouraging of highly motivated critical thinking