Shipboard Network Systems Engineer I/II

Responsibilities for this Position

Shipboard Network Systems Engineer I/II

US-CT-Groton

Job ID: 2026-20369
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 2
Category: Engineering
EB Groton Shipyard

Overview

The Shipboard Network Systems Engineer is responsible for supporting the design, implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of local area network architectures aboard US Navy Submarines. The primary goal is to assist in maintaining the integrity, performance, and security of shipboard network infrastructure to ensure reliable systems connectivity for submarine crews.

This role requires attention to detail, strong foundational technical skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fastpaced, resultsdriven engineering environment.

Entrylevel Engineers work closely with senior engineers to learn shipboard systems, contribute to documentation and troubleshooting efforts, and develop the core skills needed to support network installation, testing, and sustainment activities.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Assist with designing and implementing network solutions that meet US DoD standards
• Support basic technology investigations, data gathering, and simple tradeoff analysis tasks under guidance
• Help configure system elements for shipboard and laboratory environments
• Document installation steps and maintain engineering records under supervision
• Support maintenance and upgrades of existing systems
• Participate in troubleshooting shipboard issues and network faults alongside senior engineers
• Provide remote assistance for routine support requests from Navy crews
• Help prepare and update test forms and test procedures
• Support installation and testing of Navy applications

Responsibilities

• Strong interpersonal and team collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams
• Strong oral and written communication abilities
• Effective organization, planning, and prioritization skills to meet design and construction timelines

Qualifications

Required:

• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Systems and Networks or Electrical Engineering obtained by May 2027
• 0-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance through the Department of Defense

Preferred:

• Basic understanding of ship Computer Aided Design (CAD) documents and 3D models
• Familiarity with fundamental database concepts
• Introductory ability to read electrical/equipment drawings
• Early experience with technical writing or engineering documentation (academics/projects)

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