32 junior network engineer jobs at 13 companies in Poway, 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.
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
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.
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
Saronic: Building autonomous surface vessels for maritime defense operations.
Technical associate or bachelor’s degree in IT/Engineering Technology or related field; hands-on experience; strong troubleshooting; read technical docs; good communication; adaptable.
LMS, AV equipment, Training hardware, Networking equipment, Diagnostics tools
General Atomics: Designs and manufactures unmanned aircraft and nuclear technology systems.
1+ YOEHigh school diploma with 1+ years experience; ability to read engineering drawings, use torque tools, handle fiber optic cabling, configure IP/networks, follow FOD/tool control, and obtain DoD Secret clearance.