Senior Network Management Systems Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-06-29



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 information under this program/contract.



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 Systems Engineering and Architecture team responsible for and engaging in the architecture design, development, testing and evaluation of network communication technologies products and solutions in support of the ARINC Global Network.  Candidate must be very familiar with network management systems (NMS) concepts and technologies with and understanding of networking concepts and technologies, including routing, switching, application centric 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.

What You Will Do:

• 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.
• 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
• Able to adapt to changing priorities, manage workload effectively, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision, using sound independent judgment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical and business concepts clearly and secure stakeholder buy‑in.
• Skilled at depicting and explaining technical designs using appropriate notations and documentation, tailored to the audience.
• High attention to detail with experience implementing highly available (near 100% uptime) infrastructure solutions; solid understanding of IP networking, security, and network management concepts.
• Demonstrated hands‑on expertise with Linux (RedHat/CentOS), scripting languages (Shell, Perl, Python, Bash), SQL basics, deployment/automation tools (RPM, Yum, Git, CM tools), SNMP (v1/v2c/v3, MIBs, OIDs, polling), routing/switching, firewalls, subnetting/CIDR, NAT/PAT; CCNA required after hire.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Working knowledge of formal configuration management and automation tools (e.g., Ansible), with engineering experience across the full SDLC and broad exposure to network and infrastructure technologies.
• Ability to lead technical discussions proactively, with desirable knowledge of the Airport/Air Transport domain and familiarity with network management tools such as IBM Netcool, MicroFocus NNMi/NOM, and related AIOps/ITSM concepts.
• Experience with SNMP configurations, application failover, inventory/user management, and event/monitoring setup; Bachelor’s in STEM required and CCNA preferred after hire.

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.

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