Shipboard Network Systems Engineer I/II
General Dynamics Electric Boat
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- Location
- Groton, CT
- Posted
- Oct 16
- 3 days ago
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About the company
General Dynamics Electric Boat
Defense & space · 10,001+ employees
What you'll do
- Assist with designing and implementing network solutions that meet US DoD standards
- Support basic technology investigations, data gathering, and simple trade-off analysis tasks
- Help configure system elements for shipboard and laboratory environments
- Document installation steps and maintain engineering records
- Support maintenance and upgrades of existing systems
- Participate in troubleshooting shipboard issues and network faults
- Provide remote assistance for routine support requests from Navy crews
- Help prepare and update test forms and test procedures
What you need
- 0-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience
- Climbing, Color Vision, Kneeling, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing
- Basic understanding of ship Computer Aided Design (CAD) documents and 3-D models (preferred)
- Familiarity with fundamental database concepts (preferred)
- Introductory ability to read electrical/equipment drawings (preferred)
- Early experience with technical writing or engineering documentation (preferred)
- Education: a bachelor's degree
Key skills
Secret security clearanceComputer Aided Designdatabase conceptselectrical/equipment drawingstechnical writingteam collaborationoral and written communicationorganizationplanningprioritization
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Shipboard Network Systems Engineer I/II
Requisition ID
2026-20369
Location
US-CT-Groton
Seat Location
EB Groton Shipyard
Trade
Engineering
Shift
1st
Security Clearance Required
Secret
Overview
The Shipboard Network Systems Engineer is responsible for supporting the design, implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of local area network architectures aboard US Navy Submarines. The primary goal is to assist in maintaining the integrity, performance, and security of shipboard network infrastructure to ensure reliable systems connectivity for submarine crews.
This role requires attention to detail, strong foundational technical skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, results‑driven engineering environment.
Entry‑level Engineers work closely with senior engineers to learn shipboard systems, contribute to documentation and troubleshooting efforts, and develop the core skills needed to support network installation, testing, and sustainment activities.
Duties and Responsibilities include:
Assist with designing and implementing network solutions that meet US DoD standards
Support basic technology investigations, data gathering, and simple trade‑off analysis tasks under guidance
Help configure system elements for shipboard and laboratory environments
Document installation steps and maintain engineering records under supervision
Support maintenance and upgrades of existing systems
Participate in troubleshooting shipboard issues and network faults alongside senior engineers
Provide remote assistance for routine support requests from Navy crews
Help prepare and update test forms and test procedures
Support installation and testing of Navy applications
Qualifications
Required:
A Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Systems and Networks or Electrical Engineering obtained by May 2027
0-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance through the Department of Defense
Preferred:
Basic understanding of ship Computer Aided Design (CAD) documents and 3‑D models
Familiarity with fundamental database concepts
Introductory ability to read electrical/equipment drawings
Early experience with technical writing or engineering documentation (academics/projects)
Skills
Strong interpersonal and team collaboration skills
Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams
Strong oral and written communication abilities
Effective organization, planning, and prioritization skills to meet design and construction timelines
Physical Qualifications
Climbing, Color Vision, Kneeling, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing
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