Northrop Grumman · 1 day ago
Hardware Engineer - Level 1 or 2 - R10218847
Northrop Grumman is a leading technology company seeking a Hardware Engineer – Level 1 or 2 to support their team at Buckley Space Force Base. The role involves maintaining and troubleshooting hardware and RF systems, analyzing engineering specifications, and conducting technical training with customers and vendors.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 0 years of relevant experience. 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
Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience; Master's degree and 0 years of relevant experience. 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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
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