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Network Communication Designer level 2 or 3

Ngc Open · verified Sep 18, 2026
United States-Utah-Magna Full-time Mid-level Communications

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Mid-level Communications role at Ngc. United States-Utah-Magna · full-time.

In listing Communications salary

RoleCommunications
SeniorityMid-level
LocationUnited States-Utah-Magna
EmploymentFull-time
PostedSep 16, 2026 · 5d ago
Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Design interior and exterior Ethernet, copper, and fiber-optic communications systems
  • Investigate existing networks in the field and document findings for new or updated designs
  • Create AutoCAD drawings for communications, fire, SCADA, access control, camera, and process-control systems
  • Develop material take-offs, requisitions, cost estimates, and project plans through completion
  • Coordinate craftsmen and contractors during construction, startup, troubleshooting, and field problem resolution

What you bring

  • A bachelor's degree plus network communications design experience, with at least two years for level 2 or five for level 3
  • Hands-on experience designing, drafting, or installing Ethernet, copper, and fiber-optic systems
  • Experience diagnosing and fixing network or communications issues
  • Ability to interpret drawings and work outdoors, on ladders, and in confined or congested areas

Who this fits

This role suits a network communications designer who can move between AutoCAD work, field investigations, construction oversight, and project management. You may join at level 2 or level 3 depending on your experience. The job is based at the Bacchus facility in Magna, Utah, uses a 9/80 or 4/10 schedule, and includes travel about ten percent of the time. Relocation assistance may be available.

From the employer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is currently recruiting for a Network Communications Designer 2 or 3 level to join our team at our Bacchus facility, located in Magna, Utah.

Job Summary including Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Network communications design including interior and exterior ethernet and copper/fiber optic systems.
  • Field investigation and documentation of existing network communications systems.
  • AutoCAD drafting and design of existing and new network communications systems.
  • Material take-offs, prepare requisitions to order project materials
  • Work with maintenance craftsmen and contractors to get the projects constructed. Resolve field problems, troubleshooting.
  • AutoCAD drafting and design of low voltage systems including fire, SCADA, access control, camera, process control
  • Work as part of a multi-disciplined project team
  • Oversee installation and startup of newly designed systems with both internal craft & outside contractors.
  • Oversee projects from concept to completion.
  • The ability to develop drawing packages using AutoCAD.
  • Provide detailed cost estimates for project design and implementation.
  • Project management with supervision over all aspects of a project including crafts, contractors, and overseeing budget and schedule.


This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80 or 4/10. The 9/80 schedule allow employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. The 4/10 schedule allows employees to work a ten-hour day Monday through Thursday.

This requisition can be filled at either level 2 or 3

Basic Qualifications:

Level 2

  • Minimum of a bachelor's degree and 2 years of network communications design experience.
  • Experience drafting/design/installation of network communications systems, including ethernet, copper, and fiber optic system.
  • Experience troubleshooting and resolving network and communication problems.
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings.
  • Ability to work in field environments, including climbing ladders, working outdoors, and in confined or congested spaces.

Level 3

  • Minimum of a bachelor's degree and 5 years of network communications design experience.
  • Experience drafting/design/installation of network communications systems, including ethernet, copper, and fiber optic system.
  • Experience troubleshooting and resolving network and communication problems.
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings.
  • Ability to work in field environments, including climbing ladders, working outdoors, and in confined or congested spaces.

Preferred Requirements:

  • BICSI certifications highly preferred
  • Network Design certifications (CCNA, CCNP, CCDE, CCD, AWS, Azure)
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • AutoCAD drafting ability.

Primary Level Salary Range: $81,900.00 - $99,110.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $106,000.00 - $130,000.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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