Principal Network Engineer/Trainer (Onsite)
About The Position
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-function 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. This is an onsite role in Annapolis, MD.
Requirements
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
- 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 experience network protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, NAT, VPN, etc.), firewalls, and network security principles.
- Proven experience mentoring technical teams or delivering technical training.
- Experience troubleshooting and analyzing packet captures, logs, and metrics.
Nice To Haves
- 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 structured network training (Cisco) content and technical documentation.
- Extensive knowledge of the ARINC Global Network (AGN).
- Prior experience delivering formal networking or technical training.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
