Principal Engineer Hardware – Site Engineer (25-430)

Northrop Grumman

106d • $91,200 - $136,800

About The Position

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—Launch and Missile Defense Systems presents an excellent opportunity for a Principal Engineer Hardware – Site Engineer (25-430) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. This position, based in Colorado Springs, CO, is essential in supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels. This position does not offer relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering (preferred), Hardware Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university is preferred, along with 5 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 3 years of relevant work experience; or 9 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree
• Current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application
• Familiarity with analyzing hardware requirements and supporting or performing related analyses (heat, weight, power)
• Understanding of networking concepts, including routers, switches, and firewalls
• Experience with Juniper hardware

Nice To Haves

• Recent experience and skills using MS Visio to design rack layouts, and preparation and review of diagrams and technical drawings
• Early to mid-career hardware and systems engineering experience
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings
• Capable of executing engineering plans within a project
• Familiarity with drafting practices and DoD drawing requirements
• Knowledge of standard rack-mounted computing equipment (such as servers and workstations), networking equipment, and cable selection to support the interconnection and power needs of the selected computing equipment

Responsibilities

• Analyzing hardware characteristics and comparing them against design requirements
• Preparing and reviewing rack-level and site drawings and plans
• Reviewing the content and details of technical products
• Serving as a technical interface to Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) work-level counterparts
• Coordinating with peer-level team members and NT management to ensure the timely and efficient production of high-quality deliverables within available resources
• Performing in-person site surveys and preparing for hardware installations

Benefits

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• Flexible Work Arrangements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree