JOB TITLE: Network Engineer (ONSITE)
LOCATION: Mojave, CA
SALARY: $101,000-206,000/year
We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
Job Details:
Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (
Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.
Qualifying Questions:
Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?
Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
Support data and telemetry system architecture, testing, and operations
Prepare and maintain network/data systems for flight tests
Determine data flow and recommend system improvements
Develop and maintain software tools and test procedures
Collaborate with engineering teams and telemetry/network specialists
Manage and maintain enterprise network infrastructure (switches, routers, firewalls, WiFi, cloud, etc.)
Troubleshoot and resolve network issues; support live flight operations as escalation point
Administer servers, virtualization (VMware), and core services (AD, DNS, DHCP)
Maintain network documentation, diagrams, and change control processes
Deploy, configure, and support networking and RF/VOIP systems
Support mission operations onsite and at remote test locations
Requirements:
Level II: B.S. + 2–5 years experience
Senior: B.S. + 5–10 years experience
Staff: B.S. + 10–20 years experience
Experience in network/data/telemetry engineering in test or operational environments
Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, UDP, Ethernet networking, and troubleshooting
Experience with Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Aruba (GUI & CLI)
Experience with routing protocols (BGP, OSPF) and networking technologies (STP, IPsec, NAT, AAA, 802.1X)
Experience with Aruba ClearPass and network monitoring tools (SolarWinds Orion)
Server administration experience (Windows/Linux, Active Directory, DHCP, DNS)
Virtualization experience (VMware)
Experience with packet capture/analysis (Wireshark, SPAN)
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with IEEE 802.3 and IRIG-106 telemetry standards
Mission Control Center or flight operations experience
Scripting (Bash, Python)
VOIP administration (Cisco Call Manager)
Communication systems (Clear-Com) and RF analysis
Active security clearance
About Us:
The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.
As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense
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