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General Dynamics Information Technology · 3 months ago

Hardware Engineer (Tactical Network - CANES) | Active Secret clearance

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

$82K/yr - $111K/yr

2+ years exp

General Dynamics Information Technology is a global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. They are seeking a Hardware Engineer to architect, integrate, and sustain the physical infrastructure for Tactical Networks, ensuring reliable operation in demanding environments.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Architect, build, and integrate CANES hardware stacks (server/blade/storage, GPON OLT/ONT, routing/switching, KVMs/PDUs, fiber/copper plants) across ashore, afloat, subsurface, airborne, and mobile environments

Lead site surveys and produce Installation Design Packages (IDPs): rack elevations, power/HVAC calculations, block diagrams, cable running sheets, BOMs, and final as-builts; prepare FRCB, BESEP, and SHIPALT submittals

Execute installations and System Operational Verification Tests (SOVTs); coordinate cutovers to minimize operational impact; document test results and corrective actions

Perform Tier III troubleshooting on optical/electrical transport (DWDM/SONET/TDM/TDMoIP), GPON, and platform LANs; isolate card/port faults; drive root-cause and repair actions

Provision and sustain Type-1 encryption hardware (e.g., TACLANE, KIV-7M) in coordination with Communications Security Material System (CMS) and program cyber stakeholders

Ensure environmental and electromagnetic compliance (MIL-STD-810, MIL-S-901D, MIL-STD-461); support TEMPEST coordination and lab/field test readiness

Maintain lab configurations within NIWC Pacific facilities; support Developmental Test & Evaluation (DT&E) and readiness events (TRRs)

Collaborate with PMW-160, NIWC engineers, shipyards, and platform IPTs; align hardware baselines with CMPro/CCB processes and program schedules

Qualification

Hardware EngineeringSystem IntegrationShipboard OperationsOptical/Electrical TestingType-1 Encryption HardwareNavy C4I ProgramsTroubleshootingEnvironmental ComplianceSafety TrainingCollaboration

Required

Active Secret clearance

2+ years in hardware/system integration for enterprise or tactical networks, including rack-level integration and shipboard or DoD fielding

2+ years with Navy C4I or CANES-like programs (compute/storage, routing/switching, fiber/copper cabling, GPON)

Hands-on with optical/electrical test gear (OTDR, optical power meter, BERT, cable certifiers), and creation of IDPs/as-builts/BOMs/wiring diagrams (Visio/CAD)

Demonstrated troubleshooting of DWDM/SONET/TDM/TDMoIP and platform LANs; power/HVAC sizing and grounding/bonding best practices

Willing/able to embark on ships and travel CONUS/OCONUS; work in labs/shipyards and secure spaces

Certifications (DoD 8140/8570): IAT II baseline (e.g., Security+ CE) or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire

BS/BA in Electrical/Computer/Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; equivalent military training/experience considered

US Citizenship Required

Preferred

Prior PMW-160/NIWC Pacific experience; familiarity with CANES baselines and Navy installation standards

Vendor certifications: CCNP Enterprise or JNCIP; VMware VCTA/VCP-DCV; FOI/CFOT (fiber)

Knowledge of Cisco/Juniper enterprise switching/routing, GPON design/QoS, and optical transport; familiarity with TACLANE operations and COMSEC handling

Experience with CMPro, DOORS, Jira/Confluence, and monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Splunk)

Exposure to CCRI prep, RMF awareness, SOVT planning/execution, and shipboard EMI/EMC/TEMPEST testing

OSHA 10/30 or equivalent safety training

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages

401K with company match

Competitive pay and paid time off

Variety of medical plan options

Some with Health Savings Accounts

Dental plan options

A vision plan

The ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match

Full flex work weeks

Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave

15 days of paid leave per calendar year

10 paid holidays per year

Up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees

Short and long-term disability benefits

Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance

Company

General Dynamics Information Technology

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General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.

Founded in 1999

Falls Church, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees