Staff Principal Engineer Electronics
Quick Summary
Design, implement and support network infrastructure components (Routers/Switches/Firewalls) Develop and maintain network documentation, diagrams and standards.
Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology,
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Staff Principal Electronics Engineer - Networks to join our team in San Diego (Rancho Bernardo), CA. This position will be in our Avionics Integration Organization supporting MQ-4C Triton Program.
We are seeking highly experienced engineers to support the design, development and optimization of secure, scalable and high-performance enterprise network infrastructures. Selected candidate will play a key role in network architecture, operations and modernization efforts.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Design, implement and support network infrastructure components (Routers/Switches/Firewalls)
- →Develop and maintain network documentation, diagrams and standards.
- →Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex network issues, support incidents response as needed.
- →Trade studies, documenting subsystem architectures, analyzing performance, and evaluating Technology Readiness Level (TRL)
- →Collaborate with engineers and program stakeholders to integrate network solutions
The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. Once established in role, the position could potentially offer a hybrid work environment. Scheduled teleworker days are approved at manager's discretion. This position requires the ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
Requirements
~3 min read- Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 12 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 10 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline with 7 years of related engineering experience.
- Must have an active in-scope, DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance once in position.
- Must have an active DoD 8140 approved IAT Level II (or higher) compliant certification. Examples include: CCNA Security, Security+CE, CCNP, and CISSP.
- Experience with airborne networks, tactical links and satellite communications to include common commercial and military BLOS and LOS links
- Experience in deploying, configuring, and security hardening Cisco Network Devices
- Understanding of IPv4 and network design, including IP subnetting and protocols including BGP, OSPF and EIGRP
- Understanding of network device configuration and troubleshooting (ideally, Cisco IOS/IOS-XE)
- Understanding advanced features like DMVPN, GRE, IPSEC, IP quality-of-service, VLANs, and multicast.
- Familiar with network management protocols, like SNMP, SSH, syslog, RADIUS/TACACS and network simulation tools and load testing (e.g. CML, GNS3)
- Proficiency with MS Office tools, including PowerPoint and Visio
- A professional certification specific to the networking industry like a CCNA/CCNP/CCIE or equivalent.
- Familiar with government grade encryption gear such as TACLANES or HAIPES
- Familiar with Windows, Linux, and VMWare configuration and troubleshooting.
- Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket), Agile and/or Rapid prototyping software methodologies
- Strong understanding of networking strategies including software defined networking over wide area networks
- Familiar with current network products and technologies such as routers, firewalls, and switches, CML a plus
- Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
Location & Eligibility
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- October 8, 2026
- Last seen
- October 8, 2026
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