Senior Network Engineer - Connected Aviation (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-07-06 Country: United States of America Location: US-MD-ANNAPOLIS-906 ~ 2551 Riva Rd ~ BLDG 906 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required 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. The successful candidate will serve as a member of the AGN Network Engineering team responsible for and engaging in the design, development, testing and evaluation of network communication technologies products and solutions in support of the ARINC Global Network. Candidate must be familiar with networking concepts and technologies, including routing, switching, and cloud based technologies, as well as be able to plan and configure network communications systems based on Cisco platforms. Candidate must be highly motivated, able to work in a collaborative team environment, as well as independently. Primary Responsibilities: Serve as a technical member on projects that contain moderate to highly complex environments, utilizing high availability concepts. Develop and implement project plans within budgetary, schedule and resource constraints. Collaborate with other members of the Engineering team in the development of technical design solutions. Capture, analyze, decompose and create requirements for network systems, products and subsystems of moderate complexity. 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 moderately complex. 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…). Apply Security/Cybersecurity methodologies to network and systems design to provide secure services that support business requirements. Configuration and installation various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, QoS, ACL). 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) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience 3–5 years’ experience supporting and implementing Cisco-based network infrastructures, including routers, switches, firewalls, and LAN/WAN environments; demonstrated ability to deliver networks with 99.9%+ uptime and low-latency performance requirements. Proven ability to analyze, design, and document technical solutions, using appropriate diagrams and artifacts; consistently communicates technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Demonstrated proficiency with IP networking fundamentals, including IPv4/IPv6, subnetting/VLSM, TCP/UDP, OSI model, VLANs, STP, trunking (802.1Q), routing protocols (BGP/OSPF), VPN technologies (IPSec, DMVPN), and GRE tunneling. Hands-on experience conducting end-to-end troubleshooting across layers 1–3, including fiber/copper standards (SM/MM, SFP/QSFP, CAT5–7), packet analysis using Wireshark/TCPDUMP, and configuring SPAN/monitor sessions. Qualifications We Prefer: 3–5 years of experience with configuration management and automation workflows, including the use of Ansible and adherence to formal configuration control processes in production environments. Demonstrated ability to support end‑to‑end project lifecycles, contributing to requirements definition, design documentation, testing, deployment, and post‑implementation support. Hands-on experience designing and supporting VoIP/SIP-based solutions, including configuring SIP trunks and implementing QoS policies to optimize voice performance. Proven ability to lead and facilitate technical discussions proactively, collaborating with engineering, operations, and vendor teams to drive decisions and resolve issues efficiently. Broad exposure to enterprise network and infrastructure technologies across multiple environments, with 5+ years total network engineering/design experience, and industry-specific knowledge in the airport/air transport domain considered a plus. What We Offer: Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 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! Avionics: Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today. Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. 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. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote. The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.