Ethernet Network Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

As an Ethernet Network Engineer supporting avionics modifications, you will perform tasks across the full lifecycle‑design, development, testing, fielding, and sustainment of weapon systems. You will serve as a technical lead for high‑performance Ethernet environments, ensuring that aircraft network architectures are scalable, compliant with airworthiness standards, and optimized for high‑throughput data.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor the health and status of Ethernet networks on aircraft systems
• Support transition from current 10/100 TCP/IP network speeds to 1 GB/sec and future 10 GB/sec architectures
• Identify and mitigate risks related to packet loss, latency, and network degradation at higher data rates
• Apply expertise in IEEE 802.3 standards to ensure compliant and optimized network design
• Design, test, and validate Ethernet network performance across multiple speed tiers (1G and 10G)
• Utilize and enhance existing test tools for physical layer validation, packet loss detection, and collision analysis
• Develop and implement a comprehensive Ethernet design and maintenance philosophy for airborne systems
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate robust, scalable, and high‑performance network solutions
• Troubleshoot and resolve network performance issues in complex, mission‑critical environments
• Provide recommendations for network architecture improvements, reliability, and long‑term sustainment

Basic Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical field (or equivalent work experience).
• Experience: 5+ years of hands‑on experience in systems engineering.
• Technical Proficiency: Proven experience with high‑speed Ethernet networking, including design, implementation, and troubleshooting in high‑performance environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degree: Master's Degree in Engineering.
• Specialized Expertise: 8+ years of experience specifically with F‑16 avionics systems.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Strong understanding of IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standards, including physical layer considerations and protocol behavior.