Network Communication Designer level 2 or 3

Northrop Grumman; Magna (UT); On-site; USD 82,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is recruiting a Network Communications Designer at our Bacchus facility in Magna, Utah, to join a multidisciplinary team responsible for interior and exterior ethernet and copper/fiber optic systems.

The role involves field investigations, AutoCAD drafting, cost estimates, project management, and overseeing installation with crafts and contractors from concept to completion, with a 9/80 or 4/10 schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years network design experience (Level 2).
• BICSI certifications required.
• Experience drafting/design/installation of network communications systems including ethernet, copper, and fiber optic.
• Experience troubleshooting/network problems and reading drawings.
• Ability to work in field environments (outdoors, confined spaces).
• Level 3 requires 5 years of experience and same certifications.

Responsibilities

• Network communications design including interior and exterior ethernet and copper/fiber optic systems.
• Field investigation and documentation of existing networks.
• AutoCAD drafting and design of network systems.
• Material take-offs and requisitions for materials.
• Coordinate with maintenance crafts and contractors to construct projects.

Skills

BICSI certifications

Field experience

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's 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's 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 — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Space Systems is currently recruiting for a Network Communications Designer 2 or 3 level to join our team at our Bacchus facility, located in Magna, Utah.

Job Summary Including Duties And Responsibilities

• Network communications design including interior and exterior ethernet and copper/fiber optic systems.
• Field investigation and documentation of existing network communications systems.
• AutoCAD drafting and design of existing and new network communications systems.
• Material take-offs, prepare requisitions to order project materials
• Work with maintenance craftsmen and contractors to get the projects constructed. Resolve field problems, troubleshooting.
• AutoCAD drafting and design of low voltage systems including fire, SCADA, access control, camera, process control
• Work as part of a multi-disciplined project team
• Oversee installation and startup of newly designed systems with both internal craft & outside contractors.
• Oversee projects from concept to completion.
• The ability to develop drawing packages using AutoCAD.
• Provide detailed cost estimates for project design and implementation.
• Project management with supervision over all aspects of a project including crafts, contractors, and overseeing budget and schedule.

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80 or 4/10. The 9/80 schedule allow employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. The 4/10 schedule allows employees to work a ten-hour day Monday through Thursday.

This requisition can be filled at either level 2 or 3

Basic Qualifications

Level 2

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree and 2 years of network communications design experience.
• BICSI certifications required
• Experience drafting/design/installation of network communications systems, including ethernet, copper, and fiber optic system.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving network and communication problems.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings.
• Ability to work in field environments, including climbing ladders, working outdoors, and in confined or congested spaces.

Level 3

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree and 5 years of network communications design experience.
• BICSI certifications required
• Experience drafting/design/installation of network communications systems, including ethernet, copper, and fiber optic system.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving network and communication problems.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings.
• Ability to work in field environments, including climbing ladders, working outdoors, and in confined or congested spaces.

Preferred Requirements

• Network Design certifications (CCNA, CCNP, CCDE, CCD, AWS, Azure)
• Excellent communication skills.
• AutoCAD drafting ability.

Primary Level Salary Range: $81,900.00 - $99,110.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $106,000.00 - $130,000.00

The 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's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending 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.

The 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.

Northrop 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.