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versus about
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Based on 240 similar postings.
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About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense
Northrop Grumman currently has
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Listed pay typically runs
$114,000–$171,000
across 337 roles with salary data.
Network Engineer (Engineer Level 2 or Principal Engineer Level 3) joins the Avionics organization to design, plan, and implement secure IP-based network communications systems for mission-critical aircraft. The role involves creating architecture schematics, hardware and software specifications, capacity forecasts, and comprehensive documentation for long-range planning. Day-to-day responsibilities include performing requirements analysis, managing test verification matrices, and coordinating with suppliers. Technical expertise is required in IP subnetting, routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP, and Cisco IOS-XE configuration. The position demands proficiency in advanced technologies like GRE/IPSEC tunnels, VRF, and VRRP, alongside management protocols including SNMP, SSH, syslog, and RADIUS/TACACS. Candidates must also possess experience with MIL-STD-1553 bus protocols to solve complex communication challenges within the aerospace domain while ensuring robust network performance and security for critical flight systems.
What does a Network Engineer earn?
Median $145000 from 96 postings across 26 companies.
LAN
CAN
WAN
Telecommunications
Firewall
Traffic Shaping
VoIP
GRE
IPSec
IP Encryption
MoIP
NAT
Data Capture
ISO 9000
Security Engineering
Cryptographic Key Management