Senior Principal Flightline Network Communications Engineer

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 129,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector seeks a Senior Principal Network Communications at Edwards AFB, CA, to provide real-time support for flight network Ground Systems. You will deploy equipment, troubleshoot, and coordinate with engineers and operation bases to ensure secure, reliable comms during missions.

You will manage field integration, ensure STIG compliance, and oversee network operations with potential 24/7 on-call responsibilities, requiring a TS-related clearance readiness.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 9 years of related network experience; or an associate’s degree with 7 years; or a bachelor’s with 5 years; or master’s with 3 years.
• Current CompTIA Security+ certification required.
• Experience with STIG compliance.
• Experience designing and maintaining LAN, WAN, and Cloud networks.
• Experience configuring network hardware and encryption devices (TACLANES).
• Familiarity with network analysis tools such as WireShark, Opnet, SolarWinds.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Able to lift equipment up to 40 pounds.
• Willing to work extended shifts, holidays, weekends, and on-call 24/7/365.
• Ability to obtain/maintain final U.S. government Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide real time support for Ground Systems during flight operations and maintenance.
• Account for, control, and deploy equipment.
• Resolve connectivity and data movement issues between Ground Systems and external networks.
• Perform field integration, troubleshooting, and repair of comms systems in flight operations.
• Support 24/7 on-site network operations and security patching.
• Coordinate with REs, MOBs, and local engineers on complex issues.

Skills

Security+

STIG compliance

LAN/WAN/Cloud

Network hardware

TACLANES encryption

Network analysis tools

Microsoft Office

Ability to lift 40 lbs

On-call availability

Education

High School diploma/GED

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

WireShark

Opnet

SolarWinds

TACLANES

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector seeks a Senior Principal Network Communications at Edwards AFB, CA, to provide real-time support for flight network Ground Systems. You will deploy equipment, troubleshoot, and coordinate with engineers and operation bases to ensure secure, reliable comms during missions.

You will manage field integration, ensure STIG compliance, and oversee network operations with potential 24/7 on-call responsibilities, requiring a TS-related clearance readiness.