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Hardware Engineer - Evergreen (AHT)

Coau01, COOnsiteFull Time$83,400–$125,200 /yrPosted 19 days ago

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Required skills

  • Top Secret security clearance
  • SCI approval/access
  • hardware
  • integration
  • requirement changes
  • antenna
  • power
  • RF
  • fiber electrical signal
  • lift 50 pounds

Nice to have

  • Master’s degree
  • electronic components
  • communication systems
  • field support operations

Role summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Hardware Engineer for their team in Aurora, CO. The role involves collaborating on hardware system design and integration, ensuring adherence to requirements, and finalizing drawings. Responsibilities include rack and stack of equipment, system-level testing, troubleshooting, and technical documentation. The position requires an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance and 2+ years of relevant experience or a Master's degree. Familiarity with antenna, power, RF, and fiber electrical signal principles is needed. Experience with power/cooling or site construction and field support is a plus.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: 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 looking for a Hardware Engineer to augment our team. This position is based in Aurora, CO

  • Collaborate on the design and integration of hardware systems ensuring adherence to changing requirements and specifications.
  • Finalize/update drawings, support equipment moves, rack and stack of equipment and integration of computer equipment into a shelter for deployment.
  • Experience/interest in power/cooling or site construction and traveling to support installation and configuration events would be a plus.
  • Participate in system-level testing and verification processes, ensuring hardware meets all specified requirements and standards.
  • Conduct troubleshooting and modifications on existing hardware designs to enhance performance and reliability.
  • Utilize clear technical writing to document design alterations, prepare status reports, and develop design specifications and validation plans.
  • Maintain a proactive attitude in meetings with cross-functional teams, demonstrating initiative and professionalism while engaging with colleagues and stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree in a STEM field. 4 additional years of experience required in lieu of a degree.
  • Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access.
  • Hands-on experience with hardware, design, and integration processes.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the impacts of requirement changes on hardware design.
  • Familiarity with antenna, power, RF, and fiber electrical signal principles and applications.
  • The ability to lift 50 pounds and work from elevated positions at heights above 8 feet.
  • Ability to work in the field under austere weather conditions
  • Requires occasional travel CONUS and OCONUS to support field activities and hardware deployment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in a STEM field
  • Knowledge of electronic components and their applications in communication systems.
  • Experience with hardware design, integration, and developing/executing test processes.
  • Previous experience in a fast-paced engineering environment with a focus on field support operations.
Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00The 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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