Junior Network Engineer Jobs in Athens, AL (NOW HIRING)

PeopleTec is currently seeking a Network Engineer to support our Huntsville, AL location.

We are supporting the integration, verification, and test of next-generation aviation and mission systems utilizing deterministic Ethernet-based Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN), Time-Triggered Ethernet (TTE) and Digital Backbone (DBB) architectures within Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SWIL) environments. We are seeking engineers who thrive in complex integration environments and are passionate about advancing secure, resilient, and interoperable mission systems for airborne platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement deterministic network architectures supporting aviation HWIL/SWIL and System Integration Lab (SIL) environments.
• Design and maintain deterministic, low-latency, fault-tolerant network architectures utilizing advanced Ethernet technologies.
• Integrate mission systems with enterprise IT infrastructure, including VMware, Windows Server, Active Directory, Linux, and Cisco networking environments.
• Perform network performance analysis and validation activities, including latency, jitter, throughput, synchronization, and resiliency assessments.
• Support HWIL/SWIL/SIL test planning, setup, execution, troubleshooting, and post-test analysis activities.
• Develop network automation scripts and tooling utilizing Python/PowerShell or similar scripting languages to support configuration management, monitoring, and performance optimization.
• Support cybersecurity, RMF, STIGs, and Zero Trust initiatives.
• Mentor junior network administrators and engineers.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams to support system integration, OSVD events, and platform modernization initiatives.
• Produce technical documentation, network diagrams, procedures, reports, and engineering artifacts supporting integration and test activities.

Required Skills/Experience

• 10-15+ years of experience in network engineering, network architecture, or aviation networking environments.
• Possession of an active DoD 8140/8570-compliant IAT or IAM Level II certification (e.g., Security+, CySA+, or equivalent).
• Possession of an active CCNA certification or equivalent industry-recognized networking certification demonstrating proficiency in routing and switching technologies.
• Strong experience with Ethernet networking technologies, including switching, routing, VLANs, QoS, and deterministic networking concepts.
• Experience with network analysis and troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark, SolarWinds, or equivalent platforms.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to produce technical documentation and brief cross-functional teams.
• Must be willing to travel to technical events and customer locations as needed (estimated 10% per year).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• An active DoD Secret clearance is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have an active Secret clearance upon hire and maintain this level of clearance during employment.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) from an accredited institution.

Desired Skills

• Possession of an active DoD 8140/8570-compliant IAT or IAM Level III certification (e.g., CISSP, CASP+, or equivalent).
• Possession of an active CCNP certification or equivalent advanced networking certification.
• Familiarity with avionics data bus technologies such as MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, ARINC 664 (AFDX), CAN Bus, or TSN.
• Experience with distributed simulation environments utilizing DIS or HLA standards.

People First. Technology Always.

PeopleTec, Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce.

Culture: The name "PeopleTec" was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system - our people. Our company's foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere, we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields.

Career: At PeopleTec, we value your long-term goals. Whether it's through our continuing-education opportunities, our robust training programs, or our "People First" benefits package, PeopleTec truly believes that our best investments are our people.

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EEO Statement

PeopleTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, applicationhelp@peopletec.com and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact us about your interest in employment with PeopleTec, Inc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. PeopleTec, Inc. participates in E-Verify.