Electronics/ Principal Electronics Networking Engineer
Quick Summary
Design, implement, and support network infrastructure components (Routers/Switches/Firewalls) Monitor and optimize network performance Develop and maintain network documentation, diagrams,
Electronics Engineer: Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology,
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add an Electronics/ Principal Electronics Networking Engineer to join our team in either San Diego (Rancho Bernardo), CA. This position will be in our Avionics Integration Organization.
Responsibilities
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Design, implement, and support network infrastructure components (Routers/Switches/Firewalls)
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Monitor and optimize network performance
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Develop and maintain network documentation, diagrams, and standards
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Troubleshoot and root cause analysis for complex network issues and support incidents response as needed
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Develop engineering and automated deployments for datacenter system configurations.
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Collaborate with engineers to install, troubleshoot and redline documented procedures.
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Work closely with Engineers and Technicians in a lab environment.
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Provide support to software integration lab and for end-to-end communication. Including being responsible for making network changes to the system, enhancing and improving the network system and architecture, troubleshooting complex network issues and resolving the discovered bugs.
Requirements
~3 min readMust have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
Active DoD Top Secret SCI clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
Active DoD 8140 approved IAT Level II (or higher) compliant certification. Examples include: CCNA Security, Security+CE and CISSP.
Professional certification specific to the networking industry such as CCNA or higher.
Experience with Cisco technologies like Nexus switches, ACI Fabrics, Catalyst switches.
Experience with data center architecture.
Understanding network automation scripting using Ansible, Python, Bash and Shell.
Knowledge of virtualization technologies like VMware and their associated networking solutions (e.g. NSX).
Understanding of advanced features like SD-WAN, GRE, IPSEC, DMVPN, MPLS, QoS, Multicast.
Experience with Cisco Unified Communications / VoIP.
Familiar with network management applications, like SolarWinds, SuzieQ, Splunk, and/or Cisco ISE.
Familiar with Windows, Linux, VMWare configuration and troubleshooting.
Experience with HAIPE/TACLANE encryptors and other military COMSEC/CRYPTO equipment and procedures.
Familiar with network emulator tools such as EVE-NG, GNS3, Cisco Modeling Lab (CML), Virtual Internet Routing Lab (VIRL).
Working knowledge of DISA security STIGs and maintaining security best practices.
Experience with tools like Jira, Bitbucket, Gitlab, GitHub.
Experience with Kubernetes and Container networking
Familiar with Agile methodology
Familiar with version control, GIT experience preferred
Ability to author and maintain technical installation, configuration, and update documentation
Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 14, 2026
- First seen
- October 5, 2026
- Last seen
- October 5, 2026
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- Trust Level
- 13%
- Scored at
- October 6, 2026
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