Network Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Pittsfield, MA

1d•$90,833 - $100,767•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 in this role 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, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 months of relevant experience.
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
Foundational networking knowledge through coursework, labs, internships, personal projects, or relevant work experience, including: Understanding 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.
Willingness to learn network security practices and, as applicable, cross-domain solutions.

Nice To Haves

Structured problem-solving: You investigate problems methodically, explain what you tested, and recognize when to ask for help.
Attention to detail: You check your work against requirements and keep configurations, documentation, and test records consistent.
Teamwork and communication: You share progress, raise questions early, and incorporate feedback constructively.
Ownership: You follow through on assigned tasks and communicate risks before they affect team commitments.
Learning mindset: You apply new knowledge and feedback to improve the quality and independence of your work.
Responsible innovation: You explore approved tools and methods that can improve engineering efficiency while protecting sensitive information.

Responsibilities

Configure networks to approved designs. Assist with configuring switches, routers, and other network components using established procedures. Verify that assigned configurations meet documented requirements and escalate discrepancies for resolution.
Execute tests and document results. Perform assigned lab tests using approved procedures, compare results with expected outcomes, and record clear, repeatable evidence that supports engineering verification.
Troubleshoot network issues. Use a structured approach to investigate connectivity and configuration problems, document findings, and work with experienced engineers to implement and verify corrective actions.
Maintain accurate network documentation. Create and update assigned portions of network topologies, IP addressing plans, installation instructions, and configuration records. Incorporate review feedback so documentation reflects the tested configuration.
Support secure network implementation. Apply approved security configurations and engineering practices, identify deviations, and seek guidance when requirements or procedures are unclear.
Contribute to team commitments. Participate in daily team discussions, communicate task progress and obstacles, and complete assigned work within agreed schedules and acceptance criteria.
Build technical capability. Complete assigned training, apply feedback to subsequent work, and demonstrate increasing independence on routine configuration, testing, and documentation tasks.
Identify opportunities for improvement. Recommend practical improvements to procedures or documentation, including appropriate use of approved AI tools, and validate proposed changes with the team before implementation.