Principal Network Engineer​/Trainer; Onsite

US-MD-ANNAPOLIS-905 ~ 2551 Riva Rd ~ BLDG 905

United States of America

US-MD-ANNAPOLIS-905 ~ 2551 Riva Rd ~ BLDG 905

Onsite

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

None/Not Required

Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

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.

• 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.

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