Network Engineer Sr - Level 3

Standard Job Description

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

The information below reflects the standard job description for this position:

Designs and plans network communications systems. Provides specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture. Provides specific detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements. Conducts testing of network design. Maintains technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc. Evaluates and reports on new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) or related discipline or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum of 5+ years work experience in Network Engineering
• Prior experience with satellite ground systems design, development, or integration & test
• Demonstrated communications skills (verbal and written) with the ability to prepare and present program status to management and customers
• An Active Secret clearance to start (Must be a US citizen).

Desired Skills

• Experience working in an Agile I&T environment, including tools such as Jira and Confluence
• Experience designing and documenting network architectures
• Experience working with Cisco Router and Switch hardware products and IOS
• Experience with IP Multicast and related protocols like IGMP, PIM
• Experience with layer 3 networking and tunneling and related protocols like BGP, GRE, IPSec, DMVPN, L3VPN
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot network problems
• Deliver effective customer presentations that include performance results, schedule status, and corrective action details
• Active Secret clearance or higher
• Support occasional business travel (up to 25%)