Systems Engineer - Networking Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc • Taunton, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a systems engineer for Network & Communications Systems (NCS), you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for networking architecture, design, development, and troubleshooting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Success leading the systems development life cycle with strong proficiency with requirements management and system modeling tools
• Creative thinker motivated to apply technical standards and methodologies to develop solutions
• Collaborative team player with the ability to provide technical leadership and position others for success
• Strong presentation and communications skills with experience in the art of negotiation and the ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Nice To Haves

• Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP) preferred
• Hands-on experience with configuration of multi-vendor routers and switches and network architecture
• network troubleshooting using Wireshark and similar tools to isolate issues
• Experience with IP Multicast configuration and trouble-shooting
• Experience with Layer 2 and Layer 3 Virtual Private Networking (VPN) over Meshed military radio networks desired
• Experience with OpenVPX chassis and CMOSS / SOSA
• Experience with virtual environments [VMWare/Linux] and virtual devices: routers; firewalls; call managers; Bandwidth Virtualization (Seeker)
• Experience with basic configuration hardening settings to conform to STIGs and RMF security recommendations for Routers/Switches and other devices

Responsibilities

• Networking architecture, design, development, and troubleshooting.

Benefits

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees