2026 Associate Hardware Engineer / Hardware Engineer (AHT) - Aurora CO

Northrop Grumman•Aurora, CO

3d•$69,400 - $125,200•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Hardware Engineer – Level 1 or 2 – to support our team at Buckley Space Force Base in Aurora, CO. This role supports the sustainment of Mobile Ground Station systems. Maintains Hardware (HW), and Radio Frequency (RF) systems in support of Mobile Ground Based Systems architecture and supports communications infrastructure. Troubleshoots technical problems and issues, determines technical solution in accordance with product and customer specifications, and recommends actions to company or customer representatives for coordinated solution. Maintains, and tests a variety of electronic equipment and systems, including RF equipment; communications equipment and systems; circuitry components; analog and digital computers; and control and test equipment. Analyzes engineering specifications and drawings; confers with quality to provide and obtain technical information; investigates reports of defective, damaged or malfunctioning parts, assemblies, equipment or systems; and reviews schedules. Examines, measures, inspects or tests defective parts for conformance. Evaluates findings to formulate corrective actions. Perform additional system maintenance activities, including but not limited to fluid changes, desiccant bag replacement, and other related inspections. Available to support after-hours, on-call, and 24/7 coverage as required by program needs. May conduct technical training and product briefing with customers, vendors, and company representatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 0 years of relevant experience (for Level 1) or Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience; Master’s degree and 0 years of relevant experience (for Level 2). An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility required at time of application
Experience with Tier 1 support of HW and RF systems, test equipment, technical troubleshooting, and problem solving
Experience with Tier 1 System Administration troubleshooting and diagnosis on Red Hat Linux and VM vSphere
SEC+ certified or ability to obtain certification
Experience with engineering drawings and technical manuals, and the use thereof for operating, maintaining and troubleshooting equipment
Experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office products

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting SBIRS or similar space/ground system enterprises (satellite, ground station, payload, hardware/software integration
Hands-on systems engineering or sustainment experience supporting DoD or U.S. Space Force programs
Other DoD Directive 8570 certifications
Familiarity with Preventative Maintenance Inspections
Familiarity with discrepancy reporting or trouble ticketing systems
Familiarity with hand tools and test equipment, and the use thereof
Ability to work independently with multi-disciplined teams within the program

Responsibilities

Maintains Hardware (HW), and Radio Frequency (RF) systems in support of Mobile Ground Based Systems architecture and supports communications infrastructure.
Troubleshoots technical problems and issues, determines technical solution in accordance with product and customer specifications, and recommends actions to company or customer representatives for coordinated solution.
Maintains, and tests a variety of electronic equipment and systems, including RF equipment; communications equipment and systems; circuitry components; analog and digital computers; and control and test equipment.
Analyzes engineering specifications and drawings; confers with quality to provide and obtain technical information; investigates reports of defective, damaged or malfunctioning parts, assemblies, equipment or systems; and reviews schedules.
Examines, measures, inspects or tests defective parts for conformance.
Evaluates findings to formulate corrective actions.
Perform additional system maintenance activities, including but not limited to fluid changes, desiccant bag replacement, and other related inspections.
Available to support after-hours, on-call, and 24/7 coverage as required by program needs.
May conduct technical training and product briefing with customers, vendors, and company representatives.