Pratt & Whitney
Senior Network Engineer - Connected Aviation (Onsite)
Pratt & Whitney, Annapolis, Maryland, United States, 21403
Overview
The ARINC GLOBAL Network (AGN) system spans private data centers around the world, providing aviation, airport, government, and transportation customers with highly reliable, secure, and available connectivity. At Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, you will help design, develop, and sustain mission-critical networking solutions that support global aviation and transportation operations. Location : HMD31: Annapolis, MD 2551 Riva Road , Annapolis, MD, 21401-7435 USA Date Posted:
2025-09-23 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:
None/Not Required Onsite Note:
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.
What YOU will do
Design, develop, test, and evaluate networking solutions for the ARINC GLOBAL Network.
Configure and implement Cisco-based routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and VPN solutions.
Apply cybersecurity practices to network designs to ensure secure and resilient services.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create technical design solutions and supporting documentation.
Provide troubleshooting and post-deployment support across multi-routing network infrastructures.
What YOU will learn
How to design and maintain large-scale, mission-critical private networks supporting global aviation.
How to integrate advanced routing, switching, and security technologies in high-availability systems.
How to apply automation, configuration management, and security practices to modern networking.
How to collaborate across engineering disciplines and global teams to deliver customer solutions.
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
Strong Cisco networking skills, with experience in LAN/WAN, routing (BGP, OSPF), switching (VLANs, STP, 802.1Q), and VPN configuration.
Demonstrated knowledge of TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, subnetting, and OSI model fundamentals.
Experience troubleshooting with tools such as Wireshark and TCPDUMP, and configuring SPAN/monitor sessions.
Background in building or supporting highly available, low-latency, and secure network infrastructures.
Qualifications We Prefer
Active certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+, JNCIA, or PCNSE.
Experience with automation and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible).
Knowledge of SIP/VoIP technologies, QOS, and voice network design.
Understanding of airport, aviation, or air transport industry network requirements.
Experience designing or supporting RF communications, tunneling/encapsulation, and large-scale network operations.
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!
Learn More & Apply Now The salary range for this role is 90,000 USD - 182,000 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. 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 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: Read the Policy and Terms by visiting the privacy policy page.
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The ARINC GLOBAL Network (AGN) system spans private data centers around the world, providing aviation, airport, government, and transportation customers with highly reliable, secure, and available connectivity. At Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, you will help design, develop, and sustain mission-critical networking solutions that support global aviation and transportation operations. Location : HMD31: Annapolis, MD 2551 Riva Road , Annapolis, MD, 21401-7435 USA Date Posted:
2025-09-23 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:
None/Not Required Onsite Note:
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.
What YOU will do
Design, develop, test, and evaluate networking solutions for the ARINC GLOBAL Network.
Configure and implement Cisco-based routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and VPN solutions.
Apply cybersecurity practices to network designs to ensure secure and resilient services.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create technical design solutions and supporting documentation.
Provide troubleshooting and post-deployment support across multi-routing network infrastructures.
What YOU will learn
How to design and maintain large-scale, mission-critical private networks supporting global aviation.
How to integrate advanced routing, switching, and security technologies in high-availability systems.
How to apply automation, configuration management, and security practices to modern networking.
How to collaborate across engineering disciplines and global teams to deliver customer solutions.
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
Strong Cisco networking skills, with experience in LAN/WAN, routing (BGP, OSPF), switching (VLANs, STP, 802.1Q), and VPN configuration.
Demonstrated knowledge of TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, subnetting, and OSI model fundamentals.
Experience troubleshooting with tools such as Wireshark and TCPDUMP, and configuring SPAN/monitor sessions.
Background in building or supporting highly available, low-latency, and secure network infrastructures.
Qualifications We Prefer
Active certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+, JNCIA, or PCNSE.
Experience with automation and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible).
Knowledge of SIP/VoIP technologies, QOS, and voice network design.
Understanding of airport, aviation, or air transport industry network requirements.
Experience designing or supporting RF communications, tunneling/encapsulation, and large-scale network operations.
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!
Learn More & Apply Now The salary range for this role is 90,000 USD - 182,000 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. 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 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: Read the Policy and Terms by visiting the privacy policy page.
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