Job Description
The selected candidate for this role will bring a strong background in computer hardware design and integration, with a focus on understanding how changes in requirements impact hardware designs. This role will involve working on systems that utilize diverse electrical signals including AC and DC power, RF, and fiber optics.
A successful candidate will have experience that includes hardware design, integration, and functionality verification.
The selected candidate will be someone who can successfully:
• Lead and collaborate on the electrical designs analysis and integration of hardware systems ensuring adherence to changing requirements and specifications. Hardware systems are primarily but not limited to Ground RF Systems with COTS and Custom COTS equipment, Antenna and RF front end equipment, Racks with AC and DC power supplies along with rack mounted computers
• Author and/or review of engineering deliverables consisting of one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, data sheets, requirement specifications, hazardous area classification drawings, electrical analysis and electrical power studies.
• Identify and communicate risks and opportunities involving the electrical designs
• Finalize/update drawings, incorporation of drawing and documentation redlines.
• Develop and present data packages consisting of artifacts and analysis results to program leadership and customers during Design Reviews and Technical Exchange Meetings
• Support equipment maintenance, moves, and deployment of equipment and integration of compute equipment into environments for development and deployment.
• Experience/interest in power/cooling or site construction and traveling to support installation and configuration events would be a plus.
• Participate in lower-level to 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.
• An understanding of networking and infrastructure principles and design
• 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.
• Position may require occasional travel to support field activities and hardware deployment. CONUS and OCONUS travel possible.
Basic Qualifications
• Level 2: Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 2+ years of relevant experience, OR a Master's degree in a STEM field with 0+ years of relevant experience is required.
• Level 3: Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 5+ years of relevant experience, OR Master's degree in a STEM field with 3+ years of relevant experience is required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required at the time of application.
• Experience with hardware design and integration processes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the impacts of requirement changes on hardware design.
• Familiarity with power, RF, and fiber electrical signal principles and applications.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with complex system architectures and hardware validation procedures.
• Knowledge of electronic components and their applications in communication systems.
• Previous experience in a fast-paced engineering environment with a focus on field support operations is desirable.
Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,000.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00The 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.
The selected candidate for this role will bring a strong background in computer hardware design and integration, with a focus on understanding how changes in requirements impact hardware designs. This role will involve working on systems that utilize diverse electrical signals including AC and DC power, RF, and fiber optics.
A successful candidate will have experience that includes hardware design, integration, and functionality verification.
The selected candidate will be someone who can successfully:
• Lead and collaborate on the electrical designs analysis and integration of hardware systems ensuring adherence to changing requirements and specifications. Hardware systems are primarily but not limited to Ground RF Systems with COTS and Custom COTS equipment, Antenna and RF front end equipment, Racks with AC and DC power supplies along with rack mounted computers
• Author and/or review of engineering deliverables consisting of one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, data sheets, requirement specifications, hazardous area classification drawings, electrical analysis and electrical power studies.
• Identify and communicate risks and opportunities involving the electrical designs
• Finalize/update drawings, incorporation of drawing and documentation redlines.
• Develop and present data packages consisting of artifacts and analysis results to program leadership and customers during Design Reviews and Technical Exchange Meetings
• Support equipment maintenance, moves, and deployment of equipment and integration of compute equipment into environments for development and deployment.
• Experience/interest in power/cooling or site construction and traveling to support installation and configuration events would be a plus.
• Participate in lower-level to 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.
• An understanding of networking and infrastructure principles and design
• 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.
• Position may require occasional travel to support field activities and hardware deployment. CONUS and OCONUS travel possible.
Basic Qualifications
• Level 2: Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 2+ years of relevant experience, OR a Master's degree in a STEM field with 0+ years of relevant experience is required.
• Level 3: Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 5+ years of relevant experience, OR Master's degree in a STEM field with 3+ years of relevant experience is required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required at the time of application.
• Experience with hardware design and integration processes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the impacts of requirement changes on hardware design.
• Familiarity with power, RF, and fiber electrical signal principles and applications.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with complex system architectures and hardware validation procedures.
• Knowledge of electronic components and their applications in communication systems.
• Previous experience in a fast-paced engineering environment with a focus on field support operations is desirable.
Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,000.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00The 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.
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company. Our pioneering solutions equip out customers with the capabilities they need to connect and protect the world and push the boundaries of human exploration across the universe. Driven by a shared purpose to solve our customers’ toughest problems, our nearly 100,000 employees contribute to launching the technology of tomorrow, today.
© 2025 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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