Network Engineer - Level 2 or 3

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman · Aerospace · Boulder, CO +1 · Networks

Network Engineer role at Northrop Grumman, supporting the design, integration, and troubleshooting of Ground Station requirements and communications infrastructure. Requires experience with network architectures, hardware, routing, switching, security concepts, and DoD encryption standards. The role involves research, development, and testing of electronic systems and electromechanical systems, with a focus on adhering to engineering specifications and problem resolution.

What you'd actually do

  1. Support the design, development, and analysis of Ground Station requirements.
  2. Integrate Network Hardware in support of Ground Based Systems architecture and support communications infrastructure.
  3. Troubleshoot technical problems and issues, determines technical solution in accordance with product and customer specifications, and recommends actions.
  4. Research, develop, and test a variety of electronic equipment and systems, including communications equipment and systems, and control and test equipment.
  5. Evaluate and resolve engineering related production problems related to manufacturing, design, and quality.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant experience (Level 2) or 5 years (Level 3)
  • Basic understanding and demonstrated skills with Network Architectures
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Active DoD Secret-level Security Clearance or the ability to obtain
  • Ability to work alone or in small teams
  • Ability to communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical persons
  • Experience with industry wiring (copper and fiber) standards
  • Experience with routing and switching network equipment and protocols
  • Experience with security concepts and firewall management
  • Experience with DoD encryption implementation and standards
  • Experience with HW, RF, and Cisco systems, test equipment, technical troubleshooting, and problem solving.
  • Experience with engineering drawings and technical manuals

Nice to have

  • DOD TS/SCI Clearance
  • Sec+
  • CCNA/JNCIA
  • CCNP/JNCIP
  • GIT Experience
  • MBSE Experience – Cameo preferred
  • Strong familiarity with network architecture
  • Comprehensive experience with TCP/IP, firewalls, switching, routing
  • Effective time management and organization skills
  • Effective diagnostic and problem-solving skills
  • Attention to detail, planning and documentation skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Ability to travel between 10 and 25% of the year
  • Maintain thorough understanding of new developments and techniques in information technology

What the JD emphasized

  • U.S. citizenship is required for this role
  • Active DoD Secret-level Security Clearance or the ability to obtain