41 junior network engineer jobs at 20 companies in Oceanside, CA
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Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
2+ YOEUS citizen able to obtain Secret clearance. Bachelor's in science/engineering +2 years (or Master’s 0 years or 4 years experience in lieu). Experience with OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, Cisco IOS, Junos, GNS3, EVE-NG, RHEL, and packet analysis.
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Designs and manufactures advanced aerospace and defense systems.
2+ YOEUS citizen able to obtain/maintain Secret clearance. Bachelor's in science/engineering + 2 years experience (or Master's with 0 years; or 4 years experience in lieu), experience with OSPF/IS-IS/BGP, Cisco IOS and Junos, GNS3/EVE-NG, RHEL administration, packet capture/analysis, and hardware/software installation/configuration.
Field AI: Develops autonomous software brains for robots in unstructured environments.
2+ YOE2–3 years field deployment or network operations experience; strong Wi‑Fi and cellular fundamentals; Linux and terminal comfort; scripting (Python/Bash) a plus; customer-facing communication skills.
Saalex: Provides engineering, IT, and mission support for defense agencies.
1+ YOE1–3 years network engineering, Bachelor’s in IT/Networking/Engineering or equivalent, routing/switching/Firewall/VPN, TCP/IP/BGP/OSPF/VLANs, relevant certifications (CCNA/CCNP/CCIE/Security+)
ViasatNASDAQ: VSAT: Provider of global satellite-based connectivity and secure communication solutions.
0+ YOEBachelor's in engineering (or related), 0-3 years relevant experience, US citizenship required, ability to travel 30–50%, comfortable on construction sites and occasional after-hours/weekend work, layer‑1 cabling and routing/switching experience (e.g., Juniper Mist, Palo Alto).
King Technologies: Provides IT networking and systems integration for naval defense.
2+ YOEActive DoD security clearance, minimum 2 years technical experience with Cisco routing/switching, MPLS, VPN technologies, NMS, OSPF, Aruba Clear Pass, strong documentation and vendor communication skills, Tier 2-4 troubleshooting, and SDN familiarity.
Cisco network (switches and routers) equipment, L2VPN, L3VPN, VPLS, Pseudo-Wires (PW), Network Management System (NMS), Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), IPSec, MACsec, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Aruba Clear Pass, Software Defined Networking, JIRA, SPIDER, Fleet Readiness Certification Board (FRCB), Navy Enterprise Service Desk (NESD), routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs
Peraton: Provides advanced technology and mission support for government agencies.
2+ YOEBachelor's degree in STEM with 2 years’ experience, or 6 years in software development; TS/SB clearance eligibility; US citizenship; Linux and shell scripting; strong C/C++, Golang, Python, and Java; GitLab/CI-CD experience; data structures and algorithms; networking knowledge.
Peraton: National security and mission-critical government technology services provider.
2+ YOEBachelor’s degree in STEM with 2 years experience or 6 years relevant work; SECRET clearance with potential TS/SCI; US citizenship; strong Linux, programming in C/C++, Go, Python, Java; GitLab/CI/CD; data structures and networking knowledge.
Systems Technology Forum: Provides engineering, IT, and logistics services to defense agencies.
2+ YOEMinimum 2 years testing DoD network systems; experience with Linux, Windows, VMWare, Ansible; familiarity with Cisco, Trellix, Aruba, and cloud environments; Secret clearance; bachelor's in engineering preferred.
QualcommNASDAQ: QCOM: Designs and manufactures semiconductors and wireless telecommunications products.
1+ YOEHands-on support and maintenance of internally built test systems; RF cabling and hardware installation; Linux command-line troubleshooting; basic networking; inventory and asset management; ServiceNow and Confluence documentation.
AmazonNASDAQ: AMZN: Global online retail and cloud computing technology provider.
2+ YOEBachelor's in CS/EE/automation or 2+ years PLC/automation experience; PLC programming, ladder logic, motor controls, HMI, industrial networks, troubleshooting, and flexible schedule including nights/weekends.
Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Codesys, RSLogix5000, Studio 5000, FT View, SCADA, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, Ethernet
Anduril Industries: Defense technology building autonomous military hardware and software.
Bachelor's in a technical discipline, ability to plan/execute/evaluate flight tests, FAA Part 107 and Part 61 (or ability to acquire), familiarity with national airspace and UAS regs, strong communication and problem-solving, ability to obtain security clearance.
TP-Link: Global manufacturer of networking hardware and smart home devices.
2+ YOEFluency in English and Mandarin, Bachelor's in CS/EE or related, minimum 2 years testing network and/or camera/NVR products, strong networking and security knowledge, and excellent communication skills.
Nathan Kunes Incorporated: Specialized engineering services for defense and government agencies.
2+ YOEBachelor's degree in CS/CE/Info Systems, 2+ years software engineering experience, exposure to AI-assisted coding, proficiency in Python, C# or Rust, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML/CSS, web UI, networking (TLS/HTTPS), Windows/Linux, and U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain DoD clearance.
Blizzard EntertainmentNASDAQ: MSFT: Develops and publishes interactive video games and services.
2+ YOE2+ years relevant experience with Linux, DevOps practices, Python and/or C#, cloud APIs, OS/networking knowledge, strong diagnostic and communication skills, and willingness to share on-call duties.
Silvus TechnologiesNYSE: MSI: Develops advanced mobile ad-hoc network radios for mission-critical communications.
2+ YOEBS in EE/CE/CS + 2+ years embedded software development (or MS), expertise in C and Linux kernel driver development, U.S. citizenship required, background check and drug test contingent, experience with networking, security, and device drivers.
C, Linux kernel, ARM, RISC-V, AMD UltraScale+ MPSoC, Microchip PolarFire SoC, IPsec, NIST FIPS 140-3, NIAP Common Criteria, MAC, socket programming, Internet/Ethernet protocols
IES HoldingsNASDAQ: IESC: Provider of integrated electrical and technology infrastructure services.
2+ YOE2+ years AV installation experience; proficient with commercial AV systems, InfoComm standards, AV one-line drawings, structured cabling, Crestron programming, video conferencing platforms, PC & networking; able to lift 50–75 lbs and travel within territory.
Irvine Ranch Water District: Provides water supply and wastewater management services in California.
Active enrollment in undergraduate/graduate program (computer/engineering-related), valid California Class C driver license, familiarity with Microsoft Office, and interest/experience with IT/OT/SCADA, AI/ML, servers, databases, and networking.
Microsoft Servers, Linux, SQL Database, Splunk, SolarWinds Topology Mapper, VS Code, Codex, Claude, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Visio
CHAOS Industries: Develops advanced radar and sensing systems for modern defense.
2+ YOE2+ years hands-on lab/repair experience with electronic systems; strong PCB design/test and RF understanding; ability to operate spectrum/network analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes; scripting for automated testing (Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW) preferred.
spectrum analyzer, network analyzer (VNA), signal generator, oscilloscope, Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Ziva systems