802.3, Analysis Skills, Avionics, Broadband, Ethernet, High Throughput, IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers), Identify Issues, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Design, Network Performance/Analysis, Philosophy, Problem Solving Skills, Reliability Engineering, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Systems Engineering, Systems Maintenance, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Technical Leadership, Test Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Tools
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.
Onsite Work Location: Clearfield, Utah
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.
- Local Candidates Preferred
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