Systems Engineer — Multiple Levels

Noblis•San Diego, CA

About The Position

Noblis MSD, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Noblis, Inc., delivers mission-critical engineering, logistics, and sustainment solutions to the Department of Defense. We seek talented professionals to support Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific, Code 41250, in San Diego, CA. This program sustains, maintains, and modernizes the Navy’s afloat and ashore tactical network systems — including Automated Digital Network System (ADNS), Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES), Combined Enterprise Regional Information Exchange System – Maritime (CENTRIXS-M), Communications as a Service (CaaS), Integrated Shipboard Network System (ISNS), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Networks, Agile Core Services (ACS), Software Defined Networks (SDN), Tactical Afloat Next Generation Networks (TNGN) — ensuring fleet readiness and operational superiority across the global naval enterprise. Noblis MSD seeks Systems Engineers to lead and support engineering efforts for overseeing the creation, integration, and sustainment of hybrid software, web, and hardware products for Navy afloat and ashore tactical networks. These roles integrate network operating systems, application programs, and hardware devices across ADNS, CANES, CENTRIXS-M, CaaS, ISNS, SCI Networks, ACS, SDN, and TNGN platforms while balancing cost, schedule, and technical considerations across the system lifecycle.

Requirements

Active DoD Secret clearance; ability to obtain TS/SCI (required for SCI Networks/ADNS INC III work)
U.S. Citizenship required
BS in an Engineering discipline (minimum required)
Experience with Navy C4I systems integration and sustainment
Experience managing full development cycles (specification, design, coding, testing, maintenance)
Experience in the development, review, and management of engineering drawing packages supporting C4I system design, installation, modification, and sustainment activities across shore and shipboard environments
Proficient in CAD tools including AutoCAD for 2D and 3D drawing development
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing requirements
Some travel may be required
Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 3 years professional experience in systems engineering OR master's degree in engineering with 1 year of experience in systems engineering.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 7 years professional experience in systems engineering OR master's degree in engineering with 4 years of experience in systems engineering.

Nice To Haves

MS in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
Experience with ADNS, CANES, ISNS, or CENTRIXS systems
Familiarity with Cisco switches/routers, Windows Server, and Linux administration
Experience with DevSecOps methodologies
Experience developing solutions through scripting utilities (e.g., Python) to automate repetitive analysis, BOM checks, data cleanup, and automate report generation
Applied knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) to improve technical search, requirements reviews, document comparisons, lessons learned, design reviews, and knowledge retrieval
CompTIA Security+ or equivalent IA certification (DoD 8570.01-M, DoD Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program compliant)
International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) or equivalent systems engineering certification

Responsibilities

Participate in technical reviews and assist in development/revision of specifications, Specification Change Notices (SCN), Ship Change Documents (SCD), Request for Changes (RFC), Engineering Change Notices (ECN), Fleet Readiness Certification Boards (FRCB), Field Changes (FCs)
Provide engineering support for technical insertions and solutions including 400-series documents (architecture, detailed design, requirements, Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Bill of Materials (BoMs), operations guidelines, Enterprise Change Requests (ECRs), Enterprise Problem Reports (EPRs), and Service Request Forms (SRFs))
Perform system and technical evaluations, investigations, requirement reviews, and trade studies to correct deficiencies, achieve cost savings, or improve operations
Provide plans, design analysis, and recommendations for primary Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (C4I) systems and replacement/upgrade systems
Maintain and validate engineering mockups of tactical network systems
Develop, execute, and maintain System Operational Verification Test (SOVT) packages per SOVT Preparation and execution Guide (SPEG) compliance; perform SOVT testing and document results
Provide sustainment support identifying, reviewing, assessing, and resolving system deficiencies throughout the lifecycle
Develop engineering solutions including root cause analyses, deficiency correction evaluation, and corrective action options
Support network engineering including verification of Installation Design Plans (IDPs), network architecture diagrams, and full range of engineering drawings including System block diagrams, Electrical schematics and wiring diagrams, Cable and interconnect diagrams, Rack and enclosure elevation drawings, Equipment installation and mounting drawings, and Interface control drawings (ICDs)
Provide Information Assurance (IA) integration guidance for tactical systems including vulnerability mitigation, intrusion response, and patching
Provide DevSecOps engineering support including proactive sustainment monitoring, network health anticipation, security-focused feedback loops, and evaluation of software release impacts on system performance
Draft and submit technical and engineering information for Fleet Advisory Messages (FAMs), Fleet Information Bulletins (FIBs), Mandatory Security Updates (MSUs), and other Engineering Information Bulletins in support of solution releases
Support proactive sustainment engineering including automated report collection and predictive modeling for afloat networks
Coordinate pilot tests to validate operational feasibility and solicit user feedback on potential new solutions.
Coordinate, attend, and participate in on-site surveys, installations, technical assistance visits, and test events globally
Produce technical information for Fleet Advisory Messages (FAMs), Fleet Information Bulletins (FIBs), and Mandatory Security Updates (MSUs)