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Position Overview

The Confidential Client is seeking a Shipboard Network Systems Engineer I/II to support the design, implementation, monitoring, and sustainment of local area network (LAN) architectures used aboard U.S. Navy submarines. This is an entry‑to‑early career engineering role (0–5 years post‑graduate experience) that combines hands‑on systems configuration, documentation, troubleshooting, and collaboration with senior engineers to ensure secure, reliable shipboard network operations.

• Location: Groton, CT (telecommute/remote options noted; role supports shipboard and lab environments)
• Employment type: Full time
• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret clearance required

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and implementing network solutions that meet U.S. DoD and submarine-specific requirements
• Support technology investigations, data collection, and basic trade‑off analyses under direct guidance
• Configure system elements for shipboard and laboratory environments; assist with installation and testing
• Document installation steps, test procedures, and maintain engineering records
• Support maintenance, upgrades, and sustainment of existing shipboard network systems
• Participate in troubleshooting network faults and onboard connectivity issues with senior engineers
• Provide remote assistance for routine support requests from Navy crews
• Help prepare and update test forms, checklists, and standard procedures
• Support integration and testing of Navy applications as directed

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Systems & Networks, Electrical Engineering, or closely related field (degree completed by May 2027 acceptable)
• 0–5 years of post‑graduate engineering experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance through the Department of Defense
• Strong attention to detail and foundational networking knowledge

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Preferred Qualifications

• Basic familiarity with Computer Aided Design (CAD) documents and 3‑D models used in shipbuilding
• Understanding of fundamental database concepts
• Introductory ability to read electrical or equipment drawings
• Early experience producing technical writing or engineering documentation (academic projects or internships)

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Skills & Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams
• Good oral and written communication skills; clear technical documentation habits
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and escalate complex issues appropriately
• Effective organization, planning, and prioritization to meet design, test, and construction timelines

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Physical & Other Requirements

• Typical shipboard/laboratory physical activities may include: climbing, kneeling, medium lifting, pulling, pushing
• Color vision required for certain tasks

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Compensation (estimated)

• Estimated annual pay shown in source listing: $83,408 (estimated)

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

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