Shipboard Network Systems Senior/Specialist Engineer

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 system‑level decisions, and ensure long‑term 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

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 3‑D 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

Skills

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

Physical Qualifications
Climbing, Color Vision, Kneeling, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing