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

Company: GD Information Technology
Location: San Diego
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Type of Requisition: Pipeline Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations Job Qualifications: Skills: Hardware Engineering, Shipboard Operations, System Integration Certifications: None Experience: 2 years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description: Transform technology into opportunity as a Hardware Engineer with GDIT. A career in Tactical Networks hardware engineering means architecting, integrating, and sustaining the physical infrastructure that warfighters rely on. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation—advancing Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES) and related Navy tactical network capabilities with NIWC Pacific (Codes 55131/55132/55133) in support of PMW-160 Tactical Networks. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. Our work depends on a Hardware Engineer who can lead shipboard/ashore design, integration, and installation of compute, storage, transport, and encryption hardware—and keep complex systems reliable in demanding fleet environments. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT 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. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED (Required): Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance. Experience: 2 years in hardware/system integration for enterprise or tactical networks, including rack-level integration and shipboard or DoW 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. Education: BS/BA in Electrical/Computer/Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; equivalent military training/experience considered. Work Location: Onsite NIWC Pacific, San Diego, CA (labs/shipyards/fleet concentration areas). Limited CONUS/OCONUS travel as tasking requires; ability to work in classified labs and onboard ships/submarines/airborne ground sites. Position Availability: Position is pending final contract award. US Citizenship Required WHAT WE’D LOVE FOR YOU TO HAVE (Desired): 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. GDIT IS YOUR PLACE At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work. The likely salary range for this position is $83,927 - $113,549. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: 10-25% T elecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA CA San Diego Additional Work Locations: Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most. We are GDIT. 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. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc . Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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