Hardware Engineer 4 (26-015)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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-Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Sr Principal Hardware Engineer - Site Engineer (26-015) to join our talented and diverse team. Based in Colorado Springs, CO, this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels.

This position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a key component of the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to plan ballistic missile defense operations, monitor the battle, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals. C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that enable an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It serves as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations globally and regionally to improve performance. C2BMC is essential for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of missile defense systems.

This position serves as a deputy or administrator within the C2BMC Site Engineering Team, requiring expertise in hardware and system design and the ability to prepare technical drawings. The role also includes supporting the team lead with administrative duties, overseeing multiple projects, and performing miscellaneous tasks as needed.

Essential Functions:

• Assessing hardware features and evaluating them against design specifications
• Developing plans for rack integration and designing
• Preparing, drafting, and reviewing technical drawings and plans for rack-level and site-wide projects
• Assessing the content and specifics of technical products
• Completing the necessary documentation and drawings following the guidance of the Systems and/or Hardware Engineer
• Acting as a technical interface to the Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) National Team (NT) working-level counterparts and the MDA customer
• Facilitating or assisting with technical-level meetings
• Documenting, managing, and tracking assigned scope with Agile methodologies
• Assisting in the creation of Basis of Estimates (BOE) and Engineering Estimates (EE) by examining scope and requirements, and offering labor and material estimates with supporting justification
• The successful Site Engineering deputy will be part of a dedicated team, collaborating with peer team members, the Deployment Team leadership, and MDNT management to ensure the delivery of high-quality products on schedule and within resource constraints
• Candidates must possess strong written and verbal communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to convey technical methods and results clearly
• Must possess strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, including skills in root cause analysis and identifying systemic issues
• Must be able to execute engineering plans within a project, with knowledge of systems and hardware engineering concepts, principles, and techniques. Additionally, familiarity with drafting practices and DoW (formerly DoD) drawing standards is required
• Experienced in handling standard rack-mounted devices such as servers and workstations, as well as networking equipment and cable types like fiber and CAT-6, to ensure proper connection and power supply for computing systems
• Self-starter with the demonstrated ability to resolve tasks with limited guidance and to manage tasks in a dynamic environment
• This role demands the capacity to work remotely and on-site in Colorado Springs while collaborating with a team
• Some travel might be necessary to assist with site surveys and installations as needed

Basic Qualifications:

Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

• A Bachelor's Degree in a STEM Mechanical Engineering ( preferred ), Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 8 years of experience; or a Master's degree in a STEM-related field with 6 years of relevant work experience; or 12 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree
• Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
• Must be willing and able to travel to CONUS and OCONUS sites
• Position requires a blend of systems engineering, hardware design and engineering, drafting, and technical site support skills
• Must be capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously within a team setting, with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in Microsoft Visio (or other equivalent professional drawing programs) for rack layout and technical diagram creation
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of tools
• Understanding engineering concepts, principles, and techniques
• Experience with part listings and reference codes
• Strong understanding of Department of War (DoW) drafting and hardware engineering standards
• Experience in hardware engineering and requirements analysis, such as heat, weight, and power considerations, along with familiarity with rack-mounted computing devices like servers and workstations, as well as networking equipment, including routers, switches, firewalls, and VLANs
• Ability to design, prepare/draft, and review rack-level and site drawings/plans, technical manuals, and other engineering products

Preferred Qualifications:

• Development of the Bill of Materials
• Drafting and design engineering
• Configuration control, management of technical drawings
• Conducting in-person site surveys to prepare for hardware installations
• Proficiency in systems engineering concepts, including requirements analysis, architecture, and integration
• C2BMC experience and prior experience in Systems Engineering/Hardware Engineering are highly desired
• Knowledge and experience with Jira and Agile methodologies are highly desired
• Experience with Windchill or SAP PLM for product lifecycle management is a plus

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that fosters your growth, supporting both employees and the company's success. The benefits at Northrop Grumman are flexible and customizable, allowing you to select options that best meet your needs and those of your family. Your benefits will include the following:

• Health Plan

• Savings Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Education Assistance

• Training and Development

• Flexible Work Arrangements

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Additional Northrop Grumman Information:

Primary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00

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.