Network Systems Engineer - Pittsfield, MA

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network • Pittsfield, MA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Entry-Level Network Engineer for General Dynamics M&SS Surface Systems, you will help develop, configure, and test secure, reliable network solutions for military surface ships. Working within an agile team and under the guidance of experienced engineers, you will apply foundational networking knowledge, troubleshoot issues in a lab environment, and develop documentation that supports integration and deployment. Success means completing assigned engineering tasks against defined acceptance criteria, documenting accurate results, and building the skills needed to take on increasingly independent work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or a related Science, Engineering, or Mathematics field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree and 6 months of relevant experience.
• Foundational knowledge of TCP/IP, IP addressing, subnetting, switching, routing, and VLANs.
• Familiarity with configuring or troubleshooting network devices in a classroom, lab, or work environment.
• Ability to read or create basic network diagrams and follow technical procedures.
• Ability to document technical work clearly and accurately.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance within a reasonable amount of time after hire and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework, labs, internships, personal projects, or relevant work experience demonstrating foundational networking knowledge.
• Familiarity with network security practices and, as applicable, cross-domain solutions.
• Structured problem-solving, attention to detail, teamwork and communication, ownership, a learning mindset, and responsible innovation.

Responsibilities

• Configure switches, routers, and other network components using established procedures, and verify that assigned configurations meet documented requirements.
• Perform assigned lab tests using approved procedures, compare results with expected outcomes, and record clear, repeatable evidence supporting engineering verification.
• Investigate connectivity and configuration problems methodically, document findings, and work with experienced engineers to implement and verify corrective actions.
• Create and update assigned portions of network topologies, IP addressing plans, installation instructions, and configuration records; incorporate review feedback.
• Apply approved security configurations and engineering practices, identify deviations, and seek guidance when requirements or procedures are unclear.
• Participate in daily team discussions, communicate task progress and obstacles, and complete assigned work within agreed schedules and acceptance criteria.
• Complete assigned training, apply feedback, and demonstrate increasing independence on routine configuration, testing, and documentation tasks.
• Recommend practical improvements to procedures or documentation, including appropriate use of approved AI tools, and validate proposed changes with the team before implementation.

Benefits

• Career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research-oriented work alongside award-winning teams developing practical solutions for national security.
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off, if desired, through a 9/80 schedule.
• 401(k) matching.
• Flex time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Healthcare benefits.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Employee resource and social groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level