Mid-Level Network and Communications Systems Engineer
Company:
The Boeing Company
Job ID:
00000398072
Date Posted:
2024-01-08
Location:
USA - Herndon, VA, USA - Huntington Beach, CA
Job Description Qualifications:
Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) team is seeking a Mid-Level Network and Communications Systems Engineer to join the team located in Huntington Beach, CA.
The Systems Engineer will provide communications and networking support for the portfolio of businesses in Maritime and Information Security business. This position requires the person to support the complex integrated RF and cabled communication and networking subsystems that are part of the products and systems that we design and build.
As a network architect with RF and communications experience the candidate will fill all or parts of the following roles:
Technical Expert - Technical resource for network systems, including LAN/Wi-Fi, WAN, wireless and satellite communications
Network Designer - Develops new and modifies existing network platform capabilities to support program requirements by: Mapping network platform/infrastructure components; Identifying dependencies across systems / platforms; Managing network infrastructure security, availability, recoverability, performance, integrity, and supportability;
System Integrator - Collaborating with stakeholder to capture and implement networking and security requirements
RF Comm Point Of Contact - Understanding of Communication System design integration and testing of RF components, RF Comm System troubleshooting, Link Budgets, Mapping system requirements to RF equipment design decisions.
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.
This position requires an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.) Ability to obtain final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Bachelor or Master of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.
Active US Secret Clearance or Above.
3+ Years of Systems Engineering Experience.
Willing and able to travel domestically 5% of the time.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
IPv4 and IPv6
TCP/IP and OSI models
Switches, Routers, and Firewalls: Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Ruckus
Wireless Communications: Wi-Fi, Freewave, Iridium, MUOS SATCOM
Layer 2 Technologies:
Layer 3 Technologies:
IPSEC and VPN Tunnels
IP Routing:
Static
OSPF
BGP/iBGP/eBGP
EIGRP
NHRP
RIP
IP NAT
Multicast and Multicast Routing
PPP over Serial
Firewall Technologies:
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems
Typical Education/Experience:
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Shift:
This position is for 1st shift.
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range: $104,550 – $141,450
Referrals to this job are eligible for a monetary employee bonus.
Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.
Relocation:
Relocation is available for eligible candidates, if authorized
Export Control Requirement:
U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Safety Sensitive:
This is not a safety sensitive position
Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award
Experience Level:
Individual Contributor - 3
Job Type:
Regular
Job Code:
6K8CI3 (6G1)
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