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Shipboard C5I Networking Engineer, Subject Matter Expert

THOR Solutions
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, D.C., Washington
2701 Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast (Show on map)
Aug 08, 2025
THOR Solutions, LLC is actively seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) Shipboard C5I Networking Engineer to support the U.S. Coast Guard's Ship Design Team in Washington, DC. An ideal candidate will bring expertise in electronics and network engineering disciplines, with significant experience designing, developing, and maintaining complex shipboard or enterprise-level network environments. This role will focus on ensuring robust, secure, and optimized network operations across maritime systems. Typical Responsibilities: Lead the design, integration, and management of shipboard or land-based network architectures. Oversee the implementation and maintenance of network infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, and cabling on Coast Guard vessels and systems. Apply advanced knowledge of routing and switching protocols to optimize network performance and reliability. Apply knowledge of and experience with engineering principles and techniques, to develop and evaluate moderately complex technical reports related to application of C5I systems onboard USCG ships. Review and evaluate the effect of new and/or modified electronics on overall system performance. Review and adjudicate system design specifications, test requirements, Departures from Specification (DFS's), Request for Waiver (RFW), Engineering Changes (EC's). Review design review comments submitted by junior engineers and advise decisionmakers on considerations for high impact and critical design review decisions. Provide leadership and coordinates review efforts for verification and validation work for Networking related work efforts in the Electronics Engineering discipline. Provide mentorship to junior engineers related to the area of shipboard networking design and analyses. Location: Hybrid. At least 3 days/week onsite at the USCG Headquarters in Washington, DC, and the remaining time remote. Travel:Up to 10% travel is anticipated for ship checks. Typical Physical Activity: Primarily desk/computer work in an office environment. May involve: repetitive motion. Periodic visits to waterfront/shipboard environments. May involve: traversing shipboard environments (e.g., confined spaces, ladders, hatches) or vision. Typical Pay Range: The anticipated pay range for this position in the identified location(s) is $130,000 - 160,000. Actual compensation offered will be based upon individual factors including education, qualifications, and experience. US Citizenship Required:Due to the requirements of the federal contract that this position supports, U.S. citizenship is required. Citizenship will be confirmed via I-9/E-Verify at the start of employment. Security Clearance Eligibility Required:This position requires a DoD Secret security clearance. A qualified candidate must either already possess an active or interim Secret security clearance (preferred);OR be eligible for a Secret security clearance upon hire. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Bachelor's degree in Networking or Network Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or another relevant technical, engineering, or marine discipline from an ABET-accredited institution. At least fifteen (15) years of recent, relevant professional experience in Network or Electronics Engineering disciplines. Experience should include at least ten (10) years of experience in developing, integrating, and managing shipboard networks or land-based networks with experience in network infrastructure, routing and switching protocols, network optimization, network security, network storage, and automated network management. At least one (1) year of experience related to U.S. Federal ship or boat building acquisition programs. Meets required DoD IAT Level II baseline certification requirements. To meet this requirement, you must already possess at least one of the following certifications: CCNA Security CySA+ GICSP GSEC Security+ CE SSCP CASP CE CCNP Security CISA CISSP (or Associate) GCED GCIH Knowledge of USN, USCG, ABS and/or commercial ship design rules and regulations. Proficient with common productivity software. Strong communications skills. Additional Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Master's degree in Networking or Network Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or another relevant technical, engineering, or marine discipline from an ABET-accredited institution. Experience with DoD ACAT I or DHS Level I shipbuilding programs. Experience with shipboard and defense C5I systems. Relevant professional certifications, such as: Professional Engineer (PE) license. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. DHS Systems Engineering certification. DHS Program Management certification. Benefit Offerings: Along with competitive pay, THOR offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Paid Time Off (accrued) Paid Holidays 401(k) with employer match and traditional/Roth options Medical Insurance (3 plan options) + TRICARE Supplemental Coverage Dental Insurance (2 plan options) Vision Insurance Plan Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Commuter/Transit Benefits Basic Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance Pet Benefits Legal Resources ID Theft Benefits Employee Assistant Plan and Work-Life Program Voluntary Leave Transfer Program Tuition Reimbursement Program Employee Referral Program Please be aware that many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Founded in 2009, THOR Solutions, LLC (THOR) is a rapidly growing Center for Veteran's Excellence (CVE) verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing mission critical support across the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, federal civilian agencies and commercial maritime industry, worldwide. THOR provides innovative and tailored expertise in multidisciplinary engineering, project and program management, business and financial management, technical support, integrated logistics support, training support, fleet support, corporate operations support, assessments and studies. THOR is privileged to deliver service solutions to the nation's most complex military, public sector and industry challenges. THOR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. THOR considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part the employment selection process, please contact us at recruiting@thorsolutions.us or (571) 215-0077.