Principal Network Engineer /Trainer (Onsite)

Date Posted:
2025-06-12
Country:
United States of America
Location:
HMD31: Annapolis, MD 2551 Riva Road , Annapolis, MD, 21401-7435 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company's immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.
Security Clearance:
None/Not Required

At Collins Aerospace, our ARINC Global Network (AGN) delivers secure, reliable, and private networking solutions to critical industries worldwide. We are seeking a highly skilled Network Implementation Engineer & Team Trainer to join our dynamic and growing Implementation team-a tight-knit group of innovators deploying high-impact network solutions across the globe.

In this hybrid role, you'll lead complex network implementations from design to cutover, collaborate with international customers, and support the growth and consistency of our global operations. You'll also play a key role in internal knowledge development-mentoring junior engineers, creating technical documentation, and providing guidance during escalations.

If you thrive on ownership, live for solving complex network problems, and are passionate about both hands-on engineering and team development, this is your opportunity to make a global impact while growing your technical expertise in a dynamic, future-focused environment.

What YOU will do

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy and optimize network solutions aligned with business needs.
• Lead multiple high-visibility network implementation projects, owning them from initial design through activation and support.
• Directly engage with customers and field technicians to manage WAN circuit activations, troubleshoot complex issues, and execute seamless network cutovers.
• Create detailed cutover plans and maintain critical network documentation, including asset records, circuit information, and diagrams.
• Support and troubleshoot advanced network issues, serving as an escalation point for technical challenges.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews and optimize deployments based on performance and feedback.
• Mentor and coach junior network engineers, providing guidance on best practices, standards, and growth.
• Develop and deliver formal and informal technical training sessions and labs.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) on emerging technologies and operational processes.
• Author and maintain high-quality documentation, including network diagrams, implementation guides, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and troubleshooting playbooks.
• Evaluate new tools and technologies, and train the team on their use.
• Champion process improvements to enhance network reliability, scalability, and team efficiency.
• Provide presales support with calls to existing and potentially new customers

What YOU will learn

• How to distill complex concepts into accessible training materials and step by step documentation.
• Build your skills in coaching, mentoring, and onboarding engineers to ensure consistency across the Implementation teams.
• Master the creation of playbooks, standard operation procedures (SOPs), and work instructions for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Deepen your knowledge in wide-area networking and security, including BGP routing, NAT, VPNs, DMVPN, and Cisco ASA firewalls.
• Build global implementation experience in a large-scale, service provider-class WAN supporting aviation and transportation systems.
• Develop your leadership and customer communication skills through cross-functional, high-impact projects and real-world deployments.

Qualifications YOU Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• 5+ years of experience configuring Cisco routers and switches in a production WAN
• Prior experience building router configurations using templates and BGP routing expertise.
• Prior knowledge of network protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, NAT, VPN, etc.), firewalls, and network security principles.
• Prior experience mentoring technical teams or delivering technical training
• Prior experience diagnosing network and application issues through analysis of packet captures or system logs and/or performance metrics

Qualifications WE Prefer

• Excellent oral and written communication and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• CCNA certification required, CCNP highly preferred.
• Prior experience implementing WAN connectivity in a large-scale enterprise or service provider environments.
• Experience developing structed training content and technical documentation
• Extensive knowledge of the ARINC Global Network (AGN).

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

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance and disability coverage

Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning

Employee Assistance Plan

Incentives for a Healthy You

Autism Benefit

Doctor on Demand

Adoption Assistance

Second Opinion program

And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

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 consider the following role type definitions as you apply for 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.

The salary range for this role is 112,000 USD - 224,000 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 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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