Date Posted:

2024-10-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HMD31: Annapolis, MD 2551 Riva Road , Annapolis, MD, 21401-7435 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

The Principal Network Engineer will serve as a member of the ARINC Global Network (AGN) Systems Engineering and Architecture team. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting with and engaging in the design, development, testing and evaluation of network communication technologies products and solutions in support of the ARINC Global Network.

The ARINC GLOBAL Network (AGN) system is comprised of several private data centers and connects to the far reaches of the globe, in almost every country providing aviation, airport, government, and transportation connectivity. AGN provides private networking in a highly reliable, secure and available world-wide network architecture for Collins Aerospace IMS mission critical aviation, transportation, and airports customers.

What You Will Do:

• You will work onsite at least 3 days a week in our Annapolis, MD office.
• You will serve as the primary technical lead on projects that contain moderate to highly complex environments.
• You will develop and implement project plans within budgetary, schedule and resource constraints.
• You will lead and collaborate with other members of the Engineering team in the development of technical design solutions.
• You will capture, analyze, decompose and create requirements for network systems, products and subsystems of moderate to high complexity.
• You will use an interdisciplinary approach, focusing on customer needs and business requirements, to design, develop, document, test and maintain network systems ranging from the straightforward to highly complex.
• You will author, review and maintain documentation during all phases of the system design life cycle as appropriate and specified within documented process and procedure (Project Plans, Estimates, Requirements Documentation, Operational Scenarios, Design Documentation and Drawings, Sys Acceptance Test Plans, etc…).
• You will apply Security/Cybersecurity methodologies to network and systems design to provide secure services that support business requirements.
• You will analyze and recommend contemporary and emerging technologies for deployment across the global network system architecture that may be applicable in addressing product and market needs.
• You will configure and install various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, QoS, ACL).
• You will author, champion and have strong opinions on engineering design standards and best practices.
• You will act as a mentor to more junior engineers in all areas of the systems development life cycle.
• You will provide post-fielding support, resolving operational issues involving L2 and L3, in a multi-routing network infrastructure.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience in network engineering and solutions or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience in network engineering and solutions or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience.
• Must have experience in systems engineering and solutions through all phases of the SDLC life cycle.
• Must have experience with designing large-scale network architectures involving multiple servers, interfaces, networks, and databases.
• Must have experience with data network technologies (OSPF, BGP, IGRP, EIGRP, VPC, HSRP/VRRP, MPLS, P2P VPN, VAN, Trunking, QoS).
• Five (5) or more years of experience with developing and managing technical requirements.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Active CCNA or CCNP certification.
• Understanding of formal configuration management processes as well as knowledge of automation and configuration management leveraging tools such as Ansible.
• Experience in performing tasks in computers with UNIX/Linux operating systems and working with telco providers using MPLS circuits.
• Knowledge of VoIP Telephony and SIP with experience in voice network design to include SIP and QOS configurations.
• Experience as mentor or team lead providing work direction and guidance to other personnel.
• Knowledge of the Airport and Air Transport Industry domain s is desirable.

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 illness insurance, 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  
• And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!​

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.  

 

Connected Aviation Solutions: 

Our Connected Aviation Solutions team provides advanced information management systems, products and services that enable the connected ecosystem by bringing together Collins’ unique breadth of aviation products with our smart digital solutions to help us enhance every aspect of the end-to-end travel experience. We help airlines, airports and business aircraft turn data into value to streamline operations, increase efficiency and reduce cost, enhance the passenger experience and contribute to sustainable flight. By combining the best networks, connectivity and data/analytics solutions, we’re solving big problems for our customers and the world, while enhancing the security and connectivity of systems both on and off the aircraft, to help operators and passengers stay more connected and informed and create a more sustainable, efficient, reliable and enjoyable travel experience. Aviation connects the world. Our Connected Aviation Solutions team connects aviation. Sustainably. Seamlessly. Securely. 

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.  Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. 

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.  

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day!

The salary range for this role is 105,000 USD - 221,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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