RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: 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 Hardware Engineer – Level 3 to support our team in Boulder, CO.
Responsibilities:
- Support architecture, design, integration, and deployment of large‑scale SATCOM ground systems supporting MEO‑tracking ground stations.
- Serve as mission engineer for end‑to‑end data‑flow solutions (RF processing, A/D conversion, demod, de‑crypt, networking configuration, cross‑domain handling) and ensure compliance with down‑link, transmit, spacecraft custody, and data‑processing requirements.
- Support and coordinate with cross‑functional teams of engineers across microwave/RF, HPC, precision timing, IT/networking, and civil‑construction disciplines; coordinate with antenna manufacturers, space‑craft providers, and vendor partners.
- Support procurement, integration, and testing of antennas, modulation/demodulation subsystems, server/storage/computing platforms.
- Develop detailed requirement specifications, source subcontract agreements, and manage subcontractor performance for hardware and civil‑construction deliverables.
- Provide technical support for hardware development on platforms and simulators such as Front End Processors, wide‑band processors, modems, and computing environments.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Requires an active U.S. Government DoD Secret or higher security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
- Knowledge of or experience designing, integrating, and testing hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HWIL) laboratories.
- Experience with design and integration of SATCOM ground terminals, RF‑over‑Fiber, high‑power transmitters, and phased‑array antennas.
- Background in server, storage, and network technologies (NetApp NAS, X86 virtualized servers).
- Certifications: CompTIA Security+
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with multi‑site SATCOM installations and experience delivering to secure USG facilities.
- Demonstrated success supporting large hardware baselines and procurement for programs
- Hands‑on experience with airborne/ground C2 systems (Kratos Compass, RT Logic, ViaSat).
- Knowledge of RF performance metrics (G/T, tracking performance, axial ratio, phase variation) and EMI/RFI shielding requirements.
- Networking Fundamentals (IPv4/v6; TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, routing)
- Field Networking Ruggedized connectors, ethernet of fiber/copper)
- Networking Management (Remote Access/Administration)
- Understanding of MBSE (SysML) and Agile development tools (Jira).
Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00
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.
