Network Communication Designer level 2 or 3

0903 SP - Propulsion Systems; United States; On-site; USD 82,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

PTO for vacation/personal

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a skilled network communications designer to lead interior and exterior ethernet and fiber optic system work on complex projects. The role involves field investigations, drafting in AutoCAD, cost estimation, and project management from concept to completion.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree and 2+ years for level 2 or 5+ years for level 3, with BICSI credentials. Travel is about 10%. Competitive salary with bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent (Engineering/Telecommunications).
• 2+ years of network communications design experience for Level 2.
• 5+ years of network communications design experience for Level 3.

Responsibilities

• Design and document interior and exterior ethernet and fiber optic networks.
• Conduct field investigations and document current networks.
• Draft and design low voltage systems in AutoCAD (fire, SCADA, access control, cameras).
• Prepare material take-offs and requisitions for project materials.
• Oversee installation and startup with internal and external teams.

Skills

Network design

AutoCAD

Field investigations

Reading drawings

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

BICSI certifications

Job description

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance Requirement

Clearance required for start: No. Clearance type: None.

Travel

Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time.

Job Summary 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.
• 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.
• The position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80 or 4/10. The 9/80 schedule allows 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.

Salary

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.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Application Period

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Citizenship Requirement

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Company Culture

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.