Principal / Sr. Principal Electromechanical Engineer - (AHT)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

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 is seeking a Principal OR Sr. Principal Electromechanical Engineer to join our team based in Aurora, Colorado.

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 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:

• Collaborate on the design and integration of hardware systems ensuring adherence to changing requirements and specifications.

• Finalize/update drawings, support equipment moves, rack and stack of equipment and integration of compute equipment into a shelter for deployment.

• Experience/interest in power/cooling or site construction and traveling to support installation and configuration events would be a plus.

• CONUS and OCONUS travel possible.

• Participate in 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.

• 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Principal: 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.

• Sr. Principal: Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 8+ years of relevant experience, OR Master's degree in a STEM field with 6+ years of relevant experience is required.

• Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access.

• 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: $114,000.00 - $171,100.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

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.