About this opportunity
Original employer descriptionDate Posted:
2026-10-05


Country:
United States of America


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


Position Role Type:
Onsite


U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.


Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required


Security Clearance Status:
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.
Summary:
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.
What You Will Do
- 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.
What You Will Learn
- You will learn how to distill complex concepts into accessible training materials and step by step documentation.
- You will build your skills in coaching, mentoring, and onboarding engineers to ensure consistency across the Implementation teams.
- You will master the creation of playbooks, standard operation procedures (SOPs), and work instructions for both technical and non-technical audiences
- You will deepen your knowledge in wide-area networking and security, including BGP routing, NAT, VPNs, DMVPN, and Cisco ASA firewalls.
- You will build global implementation experience in a large-scale, service provider-class WAN supporting aviation and transportation systems.
- You will develop your leadership and customer communication skills through cross-functional, high-impact projects and real-world deployments.
Qualifications You Must Have
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
- 5+ years of experience configuring Cisco routers and switches in a production WAN.
- Prior experience building router configurations using templates and BGP routing expertise.
- Prior experience network protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, NAT, VPN, etc.), firewalls, and network security principles.
- Proven experience mentoring technical teams or delivering technical training.
- Experience troubleshooting and analyzing packet captures, logs, and metrics.
Qualifications We Prefer
- Excellent oral and written communication and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- CCNA certification required, CCNP highly preferred.
- Prior experience implementing WAN connectivity in a large-scale enterprise or service provider environments.
- Experience developing structed network training (Cisco) content and technical documentation.
- Extensive knowledge of the ARINC Global Network (AGN).
- Prior experience delivering formal networking or technical training.
Role Type
*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.
What We Offer
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.
• And more!
Learn More and Apply Now!
Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
The salary range for this role is 118,300 USD - 224,900 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
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