General Dynamics

Lead Engineer for an Undersea Warfare C2 Navy Network Program

General Dynamics • $142K — $158K *
Manassas, VA 20110In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
5 days ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related field plus 8 years of experience, or Master's degree plus 6 years of experience.
  • DoD Secret security clearance required at hire; U.S. citizenship mandatory.
  • Working knowledge of OpenShift and container deployment methodologies.
  • Experience with DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD pipeline implementation and security tooling integration.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to produce high-quality technical documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Apply systems engineering processes for C2 Navy network programs.
  • Design, deploy, and manage containerized applications using RHEL/RHV and OpenShift.
  • Implement and support DevSecOps pipelines in classified environments.
  • Develop and maintain network architecture documentation and integration specifications.
  • Configure and troubleshoot network infrastructure to support testing activities.
  • Lead technical solution initiatives to adapt to new environments and improve processes.
  • Coordinate with government stakeholders to trace requirements throughout the system lifecycle.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on critical Navy network programs.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technologies like DevSecOps and container orchestration.
  • Collaboration with government agencies and defense stakeholders.
  • Involvement in technical reviews and risk management processes.
  • A chance to enhance technical documentation and architecture skills.
Full Job Description
Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.

 

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:: 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. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

Responsibilities

  • Apply systems engineering processes including requirements analysis, architecture design, interface definition, and verification and validation (V&V) in support of this C2 Navy network program.
  • Design, deploy, and manage containerized applications using RHEL/RHV, OpenShift, or other related container orchestration technologies.
  • Implement and support DevSecOps pipelines, including CI/CD tooling, automated testing, static analysis, and security scanning within classified environments.
  • Develop and maintain network architecture documentation, interface control documents (ICDs), and system integration specifications.
  • Configure and troubleshoot network infrastructure including routing, switching, firewalls, VLANs, and network security controls in support of system integration and test activities.
  • Identify and lead work to provide hands-on technical solutions to problems and opportunities such as adapting to new environments, hardware or software restructure, accommodating new constraints, infrastructure or architecture improvements, improved work processes.
  • Coordinate with government customers and stakeholders to capture, decompose, and trace requirements throughout the system lifecycle.
  • Author and review technical documentation including system version descriptions, installation instructions, system administrator guides, release test plans, and test reports.
  • Develop content for and participate in technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, Test, Deployment) and support configuration and change management.
  • Identify technical risks, propose mitigations, and communicate status to program leadership.
  • Work with the government program office, government lead systems engineering organization, and other stakeholders to scope and prioritize the backlog of open fixes and improvements including Progeny-owned work and software that will be delivered to Progeny to integrate

Required Qualifications

  • Working knowledge of OpenShift and container-based deployment methodologies (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm).
  • Demonstrated experience with DevSecOps practices including CI/CD pipeline implementation (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins) and security tooling integration (SAST, DAST, container scanning).
  • Solid understanding of networking concepts: TCP/IP, DNS, routing protocols, firewalls, VPN, and network security architecture.
  • Familiarity with Systems Engineering best practices and frameworks (e.g., MBSE principles, DoD acquisition lifecycle).
  • Active DoD Secret security clearance required at time of hire (US citizenship required).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to author high-quality technical documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting Navy or undersea warfare programs, especially software or networked systems.
  • Familiarity with DoD RMF (Risk Management Framework) and A&A/ATO processes.
  • Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler or Rhapsody.
  • Red Hat OpenShift certification (e.g., EX280), equivalent Kubernetes certification (CKA/CKAD), or other container/cloud certifications.
  • Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Ansible, Terraform, Helm).
  • Knowledge of classified network enclaves (NIPR, SIPR, JWICS, JCDX) and cross-domain solutions.
  • Familiarity with US Navy ASW TTP and US Navy tactical data links
  • Awareness of emerging subsea seabed warfare technologies

 

 

 

Salary NoteThis estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. Combined Salary RangeUSD $142,696.00 - USD $158,303.00 /Yr.

About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is involved in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat vehicles and systems, armaments, and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and mission-critical information systems and technologies. General Dynamics has four main business segments. Aerospace designs, develops, manufacturers and services a comprehensive offering of advanced business-jet aircraft. Combat Systems specializes in producing, supporting and sustaining land and expeditionary combat systems for the U.S. military and its allies. Marine Systems designs, builds and supports submarines and a variety of surface ships for the U.S. Navy and commercial customers. The Information Systems and Technology group offers a breadth and depth of technology and service capabilities that support a wide range of government and commercial needs, including systems integration expertise; hardware and software products; and engineering, management and support services.

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Size
103,100 employees
Market Cap
$67.9 billion
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1952
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
Revenue
$37.9 billion
NASDAQ
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