Engineer Hardware
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Boulder
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
Requisition ID: R10074539
Category: Engineering
Location: Boulder, CO, USA
Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship
Clearance Type: Secret
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: Days (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Positions Available: 2
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 - Payload and Ground Systems has an
exciting career opportunity for a Hardware Engineer to join our
team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be
located in Boulder, CO.
Overview:
As a Hardware Engineer you will be developing and sustaining
systems using current technologies and others yet to come. We are
seeking individuals who have a thirst for knowledge, approach each
day with optimism, and have a relentless drive to solve complex
problems. Creativity and innovation are imperative for this role,
because at Northrop Grumman, many of the problems we work on are
impossible--- until they're not.
The selected Engineer will work the Payload and Ground Systems
(PGS) SBIRS program.
Essential Functions:
The selected candidate will join a team of dedicated engineers,
supporting a critical national defense mission. The
responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the
following: Supports the design, development, and analysis of Ground
Station requirements. Implements Hardware (HW), and Radio Frequency
(RF) systems in support of Ground Based Systems architecture and
support communications infrastructure. Conducts technical analysis
of product implementations, modifications, and enhancements to
product in accordance with specific customer specifications and
implementations. Tests and understands a variety of electronic
equipment and systems, including satellite modems; Front-end
processors; general communications equipment and systems; circuitry
components; analog and digital computers; and control and test
equipment. Evaluates and resolves engineering related production
problems related to manufacturing, design, quality, and material
engineering. Analyzes engineering specifications and drawings;
confers with quality, material, manufacturing, and subcontractors
to provide and obtain technical information; investigates reports
of defective, damaged, or malfunctioning parts, assemblies,
equipment, or systems. Examines, measures, inspects, or tests
defective parts for conformance. Evaluates findings to formulate
corrective actions. Applies electrical, electronic, and mechanical
principles to components and systems, including assembly, analysis,
and documentation of results; construction of developmental
assemblies, sub-assemblies, and components; and quality testing.
Responsible for research and/or product development in more than
one engineering discipline. Supports and participates in the
design, test, modification, fabrication, and assembly of
electro-mechanical systems.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in STEM discipline from an accredited university
and 2 years of related experience, or a master's degree and 0 years
of experience. An Additional 4 years of experience may be
considered in lieu of degree.
Experience with HW and RF systems, test equipment, technical
troubleshooting, and problem solving
Experience with engineering drawings and technical manuals, and the
use thereof for operating, maintenance and troubleshooting
equipment
Experience with MS Office suite of tools (i.e., Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Project)
A current active TS/SCI is required to start.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or RF Engineering or
related discipline.
Familiarity with functional analysis, detailed studies, interface
definition to translate system requirements into subsystem
specifications
Familiarity with integration, installation, test, and documentation
of new and/or modified capabilities into complex systems.
Familiarity with hand tools and test equipment, and the use
thereof
Ability to travel between 10 and 25% of the year
Ability to work independently with multi-disciplined teams within
the program
A current active TS/SCI is required to start.
Military experience or experience interacting with military
customer
Salary Range: $74,900 USD - $112,300 USD
Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top
priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on
their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be
required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved
disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future
court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed
federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042
https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse
workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency
statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S.
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