Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Senior Principal Electronics Engineer - Networks to join our team in San Diego (Rancho Bernardo), CA. This position will be in our Avionics Integration Organization supporting MQ-4C Triton Program.
We are seeking highly experienced engineers to support the design, development and optimization of secure, scalable and high-performance enterprise network infrastructures. Selected candidate will play a key role in network architecture, operations and modernization efforts.
Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Design, implement and support network infrastructure components (Routers/Switches/Firewalls)
Develop and maintain network documentation, diagrams and standards.
Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex network issues, support incidents response as needed.
Trade studies, documenting subsystem architectures, analyzing performance, and evaluating Technology Readiness Level (TRL)
Collaborate with engineers and program stakeholders to integrate network solutions
The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. Once established in role, the position could potentially offer a hybrid work environment. Scheduled teleworker days are approved at manager's discretion. This position requires the ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
Basic Qualifications:
Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline with 4 years of related engineering experience.
Must have an active in-scope, DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance once in position.
Must have an active DoD 8140 approved IAT Level II (or higher) compliant certification. Examples include: CCNA Security, Security+CE, CCNP, and CISSP.
Experience with airborne networks, tactical links and satellite communications to include common commercial and military BLOS and LOS links
Experience in deploying, configuring, and security hardening Cisco Network Devices
Understanding of IPv4 and network design, including IP subnetting and protocols including BGP, OSPF and EIGRP
Understanding of network device configuration and troubleshooting (ideally, Cisco IOS/IOS-XE)
Understanding advanced features like DMVPN, GRE, IPSEC, IP quality-of-service, VLANs, and multicast.
Familiar with network management protocols, like SNMP, SSH, syslog, RADIUS/TACACS and network simulation tools and load testing (e.g. CML, GNS3)
Proficiency with MS Office tools, including PowerPoint and Visio
Preferred Qualifications:
A professional certification specific to the networking industry like a CCNA/CCNP/CCIE or equivalent.
Familiar with government grade encryption gear such as TACLANES or HAIPES
Familiar with Windows, Linux, and VMWare configuration and troubleshooting.
Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket), Agile and/or Rapid prototyping software methodologies
Strong understanding of networking strategies including software defined networking over wide area networks
Familiar with current network products and technologies such as routers, firewalls, and switches, CML a plus
Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience, or master's degree and 6 years, or PhD and 4 years
- Active in-scope DoD Secret clearance
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance
- Active DoD 8140-approved IAT Level II or higher compliant certification
- Experience with airborne networks, tactical links, and satellite communications, including military and commercial BLOS and LOS links
- Experience deploying, configuring, and security-hardening Cisco network devices
- Understanding of IPv4, IP subnetting, BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP
- Understanding of network device configuration and troubleshooting, preferably Cisco IOS or IOS-XE
- Understanding of DMVPN, GRE, IPsec, IP quality of service, VLANs, and multicast
- Familiarity with SNMP, SSH, syslog, RADIUS, TACACS, network simulation tools, and load testing
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Visio
- CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent networking certification
- Familiarity with government-grade encryption equipment such as TACLANES or HAIPES
- Familiarity with Windows, Linux, and VMware configuration and troubleshooting
- Experience with JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, Agile, or rapid prototyping methodologies
- Understanding of software-defined networking over wide area networks
- Familiarity with current router, firewall, switch, and CML technologies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work across employee and management levels
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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