Principal Engineer Network, Network Integration

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Huntsville, AL
Salary: $98,900–$148,300 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 8 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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

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TL;DR · Principal Engineer Network, Network Integration

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The Principal Engineer Network - AHT (Network Integration) joins the Northrop Grumman Defense Systems team to support the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) program. This role functions as a Network Integrator responsible for integrating, configuring, testing, and troubleshooting networked hardware and software components across complex mission systems. The engineer will ensure reliable end-to-end connectivity and subsystem interoperability by analyzing network architectures, verifying interfaces, and resolving performance issues in lab and operational environments. Key technical requirements include proficiency in IP-based networking fundamentals like routing, switching, subnetting, and VLANs, alongside experience with Wireshark and command-line tools. The position requires expertise in system integration, interface validation, and technical documentation within a mission-critical defense context, specifically supporting integrated air and missile defense sensors and shooters.

Skills

IP Networking Routing Switching Subnetting VLANs Network Protocols Wireshark Packet Capture Linux Windows System Integration CCNA security Command-and-Control Systems Tactical Networks Network Architecture Interface Validation Network Configuration

What you'll do

Integrate, configure, test, and troubleshoot networked hardware and software components across complex mission systems.
Ensure reliable end-to-end network connectivity and successful subsystem interoperability across various engineering teams.
Develop, implement, and validate network configurations and procedures in lab, integration, and operational environments.
Analyze network architectures, data flows, and communication paths to identify and resolve integration issues.
Support test events, system checkouts, and integration verification activities for mission-critical defense systems.
Maintain technical documentation required for system integration and network operations.
Use network diagnostic tools such as Wireshark and packet capture utilities to resolve connectivity problems.

What we're looking for

Active Secret Security Clearance is required.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
CCNA certification is required.
Security+ certification is required.
Experience with a Bachelor of Science, with a Master's, or with a PhD (plus in lieu of a degree) is required.
Experience integrating and troubleshooting complex networked systems in lab, field, or operational environments is required.
Working knowledge of IP-based networking fundamentals including routing, switching, subnetting, VLANs, and network protocols is required.
Experience with tactical networks, command-and-control systems, or integrated air and missile defense environments is highly desirable (preferred).