Network Engineer - Shipboard

Company Overview

Pantheon Data (a Kenific Holding company) is a private, small business based in the Washington, DC, area. Pantheon Data was founded in 2011, initially providing acquisition and supply chain management services to the US Coast Guard. Our service offerings have grown in the past ten years, including infrastructure resiliency, contact center operations, information technology, software engineering, program management, strategic communications, engineering, and cybersecurity. We have also grown our customer base to include commercial clients. The company has used this experience to expand our service offerings to other agencies within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Defense (DoD), and other Federal Civilian Agencies.

Position Overview

Pantheon Data is seeking a highly experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) Shipboard Network Engineer to support our ongoing efforts with the U.S. Coast Guard. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in electronics and network engineering, 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.

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.

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    • Applying 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.
    • Reviewing and evaluating 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.
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in electronics engineering disciplines.
• At least 10 years of documented experience in developing, integrating, and managing shipboard or land-based networks.
• Previous experience with shipboard and defense C5I systems preferred.
• Strong understanding of military or maritime communication systems is preferred.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience supporting U.S. Coast Guard, Navy, or DoD programs.

Clearance Requirements

U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Work Location: Hybrid - two (3) days a week at USCG HQ (DHS St. Elizabeth's Campus in D.C.)

• Our company prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
• If the position is remote or hybrid, you may periodically work from a Pantheon Data office location or client site.
• If this position is assigned to a Pantheon Data office location or client site, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for specific client requirements.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $160,000. 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.

Benefits Overview

We are always looking for good people! Pantheon Data is committed to providing its employees with competitive salaries and benefits in order to increase employee satisfaction and productivity.In addition to our benefits, we also offer SmartBenefits through the Washington Metro Area Transportation Authority, where you specify an amount of your pre-tax wages be paid directly to your SmarTrip account. In some cases, tuition assistance may be available for continuing education expenses and certifications related to their position. Additional details may be found at https://pantheon-data.com/careers/

Pantheon Data Important Information

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our Talent Team at Recruiting@pantheon-data.com or by phone (571) 363-4020.

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