Electronics Engineer (Networks)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available\n\nCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes\n\nCLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret\n\nTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time\n\n## Description\n\nAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people\u0027s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation\u0027s history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work \u2014 and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they\u0027re making history.\n\nNorthrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Network Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals at our San Diego, CA campus.\n\nYou will perform as a member of an interdisciplinary team in a key effort to develop, integrate and maintain the product system. You will contribute to the overall development of Mission Systems and should be a self-starter with familiarity working in an Integrated Product Team construct.\n\nIn this role you will be responsible for:\n\n * Collaborating with engineers to troubleshoot and redline documented procedures.\n * Implementing engineering changes to the system as required.\n * Integrating and testing network software and/or hardware systems in complex network systems.\n * Working closely with Engineers and Technicians in a lab environment.\n * Planning, communicating, and documenting network tasks.\n * Configuring and troubleshooting common network devices such as Cisco IOS.\n\n\n\nYou 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 telework days are approved at manager\u0027s discretion. This position requires the ability to travel up to 25% of the time.\n\nBasic Qualifications:\n\n * Bachelor\u2019s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master\u2019s degree in a STEM discipline.\n * Understanding of IP4 networks, Ethernet, UDP and TCP/IP.\n * Familiar with Cisco Hardware, data centers, and network cabling\n * Familiar with Windows and Linux configuration and troubleshooting.\n * Familiar with AGILE processes and SCRUM tools (JIRA, Confluence).\n * DODD 8570 certifications, such as CompTIA Security+.\n * Must have an active DoD Secret clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) with ability to Obtain Top Secret Clearance.\n * Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.\n\n\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\n * Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).\n * Understanding of IP subnetting and routing protocols including OSPF and EIGRP.\n * Knowledge on Virtualization (e.g. VMware).\n * Knowledge on tactical wireless communications technologies (e.g. LOS, BLOS).\n\n\n\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00\n\nThe above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate\u0027s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.\n\nDepending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.\n\nThe application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.\n\nNorthrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.\n