Network Engineer (Engineer Level 2 or Principal Engineer Level 3)

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 72,100 - 134,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Network Engineer or Principal Network Engineer in Melbourne, FL to design, plan, and implement secure IP-based networks for mission-critical aircraft. You will deliver architecture schematics, hardware/software specs, and capacity forecasts while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires hands-on testing, verification, and knowledge of routing protocols (BGP/OSPF/EIGRP), VPNs, and security standards, with potential for SAP clearance and travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 2+ years of related experience or Master’s with relevant experience.
• Active US Government Secret or higher clearance (background investigation within 6 years).
• Experience with hardware/software subsystem requirements analysis and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Define functional and physical architecture; create design drawings.
• Involve in test/verification; create verification matrices and oversee testing.
• Collaborate across functions and with suppliers.
• Configure/troubleshoot network devices; Cisco IOS‑XE required.
• Work with IP4 design, including BGP/OSPF/EIGRP routing.

Skills

BGP

OSPF

EIGRP

Cisco IOS-XE

GRE/IPSEC

VRF

VRRP

SNMP

SSH

Syslog

RADIUS/TACACS

RMF/STIGs

Splunk

FMC

Cisco ISE

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD (STEM)

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Splunk

Job description

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance and Travel

Clearance required for start: Yes
Clearance type: Interim Top Secret
Travel: Yes, 25% of the time

Description

Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Network Engineer or Principal Network Engineer to join our Avionics organization in Melbourne, FL. The role involves designing, planning, and implementing secure IP‑based network communications systems for mission‑critical aircraft, delivering detailed architecture schematics, hardware/software specifications, and capacity forecasts.

Responsibilities and Expectations

• Practical knowledge of functional and physical architecture definition, interface control, and creation of design drawings.
• Hands‑on involvement in test and verification processes, including creating verification matrices, overseeing hardware/software test, and managing test documentation.
• Strong communication skills for cross‑functional collaboration and supplier interaction.
• Solid understanding of IP4 network design, including IP subnetting and routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP.
• Configure and troubleshoot common network devices; required: Cisco IOS‑XE.
• Advanced network topics such as GRE/IPSEC tunnels, VRF, VRRP.
• Network management protocols, including SNMP, SSH, syslog, RADIUS/TACACS.

Qualifications

Position may be filled at the Network Engineer or Principal Network Engineer level as guided by the following qualifications.

Basic Qualifications: Network Engineer Level

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and at least 2 years of relevant military/professional experience, or a Master’s degree in a STEM field and at least some relevant military/professional/academic experience.

Basic Qualifications: Principal Network Engineer Level

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and at least 5 years of relevant military/professional experience, or a Master’s degree in a STEM field and at least 3 years of relevant military/professional experience, or a PhD and at least 1 year of relevant military/professional/academic experience.

Both Levels

• Active US Government Secret or higher clearance (background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled in Continuous Evaluation).
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
• Experience performing requirements analysis and developing technical requirement documentation for hardware/software subsystems.
• Experience supporting acquisition activities such as RFP development, supplier coordination, and reviewing supplier deliverables.
• Experience with data acquisition from aerospace interfaces, specifically MIL‑STD‑1553 or equivalent bus protocols.

Preferred Qualifications

• DODD 8570 certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or similar network/security certifications.
• Familiarity with AGILE processes and SCRUM tools (JIRA, Confluence).
• Proficiency with Windows and Linux configuration and troubleshooting.
• Professional networking certifications (CCNA/CCNP/CCIE or equivalent).
• Experience with authentication and data encryption methods at the datalink or network layer.
• Experience with embedded systems, Unix, Linux, single board computers, servers, and Network Attached Storage (NAS) solutions.
• Experience with non‑Cisco networking environments such as Juniper or Palo Alto.
• Experience with virtualization environments.
• Knowledge of cyber security and Risk Managed Framework (RMF), STIGs, and associated elements.
• Familiarity with network management applications such as Splunk, Firepower Management Center (FMC), and/or Cisco ISE.
• Experience with HAIPE/TACLANE and other military COMSEC/CRYPTO equipment and procedures.
• Experience with tactical/military radio networks such as Common Data Link (CDL) and ANW2.
• Experience troubleshooting with traffic capture tools (Wireshark, tcpdump), nmap, and netcat.

Compensation and Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $72,100.00 - $108,100.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00

Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and company results. Benefit options include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off (vacation and personal business).

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