RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph

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 (NGSP) is seeking an experienced Sr. Principal Hardware Engineer – Hardware Integration Lead in the Payload and Ground Systems Division Engineering organization supporting our Integrated National Systems (INS) Business Unit (BU) to support a program out of Aurora, CO

Roles and responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

Install, implement configurations and integrate software-defined radio (SDR) applications in the context of SATCOM ground terminal systemsInstall and integrate SATCOM front end processor (FEP) systemsConfigure and integrate front end SATCOM components providing analog-to-digital (A/D) and DAC conversion within RF signal pathsInstall and configure precision timing receivers and distribution systemsReceive, install, cable and configure a range of SATCOM and IT Infrastructure hardware including network switches, servers, timing receivers, KVMs, PDUs, MODEMs, RF switches, RF analysis instruments and fiber optic transport systems.Provide Linux-based support in the configuration and execution of specialized mission applicationsDesign and implement automated processes or functions to improve daily operations as neededManage configuration of virtual machines (VMs) with VMWare, including installation of Linux and MS Windows-based operating systemsManage user accounts and administer user privileges within active directory and/or LDAPInterface with and manage health, status and monitoring applications and toolsWork with software specialists in the custom development of control and monitoring interfaces to a broad range of SATCOM ground terminal equipmentCollaborate in authoring system documentation and procedures

This position requires being onsite and does not support remote or hybrid work.

Basic Qualifications

Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance with an adjudicated Polygraph at time of applicationBachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience; 6 years with a Master's; 4 years with a Ph.D.; 12+ of total years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degreeAdvanced understanding of the building blocks of an Information Technology (IT) processing system providing an end-to-end data ingest and delivery architectureExperience with build out of data center class IT infrastructure and specialized SATCOM hardware systems comprising a SATCOM ground terminalExperience with SATCOM MODEM systemsExperience with SATCOM Front End Processor (FEP) systemsExperience executing end-to-end test procedures for SATCOM ground terminal systemsExperience with Linux System Administration including management, configuration and patchingExperience with COTS package installations and software deploymentsSecurity+ certification or ability to obtain within one year of employment (maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment)Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with SATCOM ground system designExperience with standard systems engineering processes and business rhythms and document artifacts on DoD/IC development contractsExperience with RF amplification and advanced understanding of RF power monitoring and managementUnderstanding of RF frequency conversionExperience with digital modulation techniques in the SATCOM domainTCP/IP networkingExperienced with RF over Fiber systemsSupplier managementAdvanced troubleshooting skills

Salary Range: $124,900.00 - $187,300.00

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.