Sr. Prin. Infrastructure / Networking Engineer

Collins Aerospace; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 277,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) with matching funds

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Job summary

Applied Signal Technology (AST) seeks a Senior Principal Infrastructure / Networking Engineer in Anaheim to drive design, development and deployment of high-capacity systems. You will work with experienced engineers on SIGINT-focused projects and present key results to stakeholders.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance and US citizenship, with onsite work and travel up to 25%. Join a team that emphasizes integrity, innovation and collaboration in a demanding national security environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with system development for multiple programs.
• Proficient in Python or similar scripting languages.
• Hands-on Linux experience, especially Red Hat.
• System administration experience.
• Experience with enterprise networking equipment (Cisco/Arista/Juniper).
• Experience with virtualization (KVM/VMware/Hyper-V).
• Knowledge of TCP/IP and UDP networking.
• Experience with Puppet, Ansible, Salt.
• Experience designing and deploying networks/data centers.
• Ability to verify and validate software and systems.
• Teamwork and independent work capability.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain polygraph; US citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Guide design, development, testing and delivery of high-capacity systems.
• Collaborate with R&D on system development and deployments.
• Prepare briefings and present material to team, customers, and management.
• Communicate effectively and work autonomously within a team.
• Travel up to 25% to other AST locations / customer sites.

Skills

Python

Linux

System Administration

Networking

Virtualization

Configuration management

TCP/IP

UDP

Puppet

Ansible

Salt

Network design

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Cisco

Arista

Juniper

Docker

Kubernetes

Red Hat Linux

VMware

Hyper-V

Job description

Location

US-CA-ANAHEIM-406 ~ 160 N Riverview Dr ~ BLDG 406, Ste 150

Date Posted

2026-08-24

Country

United States of America

Location

US-CA-ANAHEIM-406 ~ 160 N Riverview Dr ~ BLDG 406, Ste 150

Position Role Type

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type

TS/SCI with Poly - Current

Security Clearance Status

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Raytheon Company Managed by Collins Aerospace

This role is primarily On-Site, with flexibility at hiring manager discretion.

Applied Signal Technology (AST), a national asset in the SIGINT domain, is seeking a Senior Principal Infrastructure / Networking Engineer who strives for excellence and has a passion to be part of a team that strengthens our nation and improves the security of our world. AST provides trusted strategic and tactical SIGINT solutions that secure the interests of the U.S. and its partners. AST’s work in areas such as high-capacity broadband communications, signal processing and analysis, tactical SIGINT, and wireless communications continually challenge our extraordinary engineers to resolve problems and make the world a safer place. AST’s work environment is dynamic, highly collaborative and provides engineers the freedom to strengthen and expand their skills, explore new and creative ideas, and work closely with our nation’s finest service members all while embracing integrity, innovation and work-life balance.

What You Will Do

• You will be an integral part of a team that makes decisions and generates ideas that will push products above and beyond.
• You will guide and oversee the design, develop, test and delivery of advanced high-capacity systems that process modern communications.
• You will work with other experienced members in R&D on system development and deployments for the protection of our country.
• You need excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work autonomously yet collaboratively in a team environment.
• You will generate briefings and present material to team members, customers, and AST Management as necessary.
• Travel up to 25% - other AST locations / customer sites

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Experience with system development to support multiple programs.
• Experience with development using Python or similar scripting languages
• Hands-on experience with Linux, especially Red Hat based distributions
• Experience with System Administration
• Experience with enterprise grade networking equipment, such as Cisco, Arista, or Juniper
• Experience with virtualization technology (KVM, VMWare, Hyper-V)
• Experience and/or knowledge of network protocols, such as TCP/IP and UDP
• Experience with configuration management systems (Puppet, Ansible, Salt)
• Experience designing and setting up networks and data centers
• Experience verifying and validating the software and system work as intended
• Experience working both in a team environment and independently
• Active and transferable Top Secret SCI (TS/SCI) U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain a polygraph after start.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with User Interface development
• Experience with enterprise grade storage equipment
• Experience with object-oriented programming languages.
• Strong experience with Python or other scripting languages
• Experience with or basic understanding of telecommunications systems concepts and/or signal processing
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or other containerized systems.
• Experience with process improvement
• Experience with automated system deployments
• Existing Top-Secret SCI (TS/SCI) with Poly (Active within the last 24 months)

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, Virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• Relocation Eligibility - Eligible
• And More!

Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 145,600 USD - 276,800 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.