Principal Engineer Network - AHT (Network Integration) - Poland (NAREW)

Northrop Grumman • Huntsville, AL

5d • $98,900 - $148,300

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Engineer based in Huntsville, Alabama, supporting the IBCS Poland Integrated Battle Command System program. The selected candidate will serve as a Network Integrator, integrating, configuring, testing, and troubleshooting networked hardware and software components across complex mission systems for system integration, verification, and fielding activities. The role works closely with systems, software, cybersecurity, hardware, and test engineering teams to ensure reliable end-to-end network connectivity and subsystem interoperability.

The Network Integrator supports development, implementation, and validation of network configurations and procedures across laboratory, integration, and operational environments. Work includes analyzing network architectures, verifying interfaces, resolving connectivity and performance issues, supporting test events, and maintaining technical documentation for system integration and network operations. The position supports mission-critical defense systems and requires effective troubleshooting, attention to detail, and collaboration in a fast-paced engineering environment. Travel to Poland is required approximately 50% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available.

Requirements

• CCNA certification.
• Security+ certification.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• Five years of experience with a bachelor's degree, three years with a master's degree, one year with a Ph.D., or four additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience integrating and troubleshooting complex networked systems in a laboratory, field, or operational environment.
• Working knowledge of IP networking fundamentals, including routing, switching, subnetting, VLANs, and network protocols.
• Experience with system integration, interface validation, and end-to-end connectivity testing across multiple subsystems.
• Ability to analyze network architectures, data flows, and communication paths to identify and resolve integration issues.
• Experience supporting hardware and software integration in mission-critical or defense-related environments.
• Familiarity with network configuration, baseline management, and technical documentation development.
• Ability to use network diagnostic and troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark, packet capture utilities, and command-line network tools.
• Understanding of cybersecurity requirements, secure network practices, and system hardening considerations.
• Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams, including systems, software, hardware, and test organizations.
• Ability to support test events, system checkout, issue resolution, and integration verification activities.
• Knowledge of Linux and/or Windows operating environments for system integration activities.
• Experience reading and interpreting interface control documents, network diagrams, and technical requirements.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced integration and test environment.
• Ability to travel to Poland approximately 50% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with military command-and-control systems, tactical networks, or integrated air and missile defense environments.
• Experience supporting IBCS or similar integrated battle management or defense systems.
• A CCNA or higher networking certification is described as desired in the role overview.

Responsibilities

• Integrate, configure, test, and troubleshoot networked hardware and software components across complex mission systems.
• Support system integration, verification, fielding, and test activities.
• Develop, implement, and validate network configurations and procedures across laboratory, integration, and operational environments.
• Analyze network architectures, data flows, and communication paths; verify interfaces and resolve connectivity, performance, and integration issues.
• Support end-to-end connectivity testing, subsystem interoperability, system checkout, and integration verification.
• Maintain network configuration baselines and technical documentation required for system integration and network operations.
• Use network diagnostic and troubleshooting tools, including Wireshark, packet capture utilities, and command-line network tools.
• Collaborate with systems, software, cybersecurity, hardware, and test engineering teams.
• Support test events and issue resolution in mission-critical defense environments.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal