Ethernet Network Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

As an Ethernet Network Engineer supporting avionics modifications, you will perform tasks across the full lifecycle-design, development, testing, fielding, and sustainment-of weapon systems. You will serve as a technical lead for high-performance Ethernet environments, ensuring that aircraft network architectures are scalable, compliant with airworthiness standards, and optimized for high-throughput data.

Onsite Work Location: Clearfield, Utah

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor the health and status of Ethernet networks on aircraft systems
• Support transition from current 10/100 TCP/IP network speeds to 1 GB/sec and future 10 GB/sec architectures
• Identify and mitigate risks related to packet loss, latency, and network degradation at higher data rates
• Apply expertise in IEEE 802.3 standards to ensure compliant and optimized network design
• Design, test, and validate Ethernet network performance across multiple speed tiers (1G and 10G)
• Utilize and enhance existing test tools for physical layer validation, packet loss detection, and collision analysis
• Develop and implement a comprehensive Ethernet design and maintenance philosophy for airborne systems
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate robust, scalable, and high-performance network solutions
• Troubleshoot and resolve network performance issues in complex, mission-critical environments
• Provide recommendations for network architecture improvements, reliability, and long-term sustainment

Basic Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical field (or equivalent work experience).
• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in systems engineering.
• Technical Proficiency: Proven experience with high-speed Ethernet networking, including design, implementation, and troubleshooting in high-performance environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degree: Master's Degree in Engineering.
• Specialized Expertise: 8+ years of experience specifically with F-16 avionics systems.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Strong understanding of IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standards, including physical layer considerations and protocol behavior.
• Local Candidates Preferred