Sr Principal/staff Hardware Engineer

Northrop Grumman

Aurora, Colorado, United States
Base: $129,300 - $193,900 (level 4); $161,000 - $2...
Active dod top secret clearance with sci eligibility
Experience with power rf and fiber electrical signals
Hardware design integration and test process execution
This role involves providing engineering expertise for test planning, environment development, and verification processes for revolutionary space systems

Job Summary

  • This role involves providing engineering expertise for test planning, environment development, and verification processes for revolutionary space systems.
  • Candidates will collaborate on the design and integration of hardware and software systems while ensuring adherence to changing requirements.
  • Northrop Grumman offers a competitive salary range, discretionary bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Matching Summary

This role involves providing engineering expertise for test planning, environment development, and verification processes for revolutionary space systems.

Salary

Base: $129,300 - $193,900 (Level 4); $161,000 - $241,400 (Level 5); Bonus: Discretionary annual bonus available; Benefits: Health insurance, life/disability insurance, savings plan, PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Active DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility
  • Experience with power RF and fiber electrical signals
  • Hardware design integration and test process execution
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs and work at heights above 8 feet
  • Field support under austere weather conditions

Nice-to-have

  • Python unittest pytest libraries experience
  • Linux RHEL bash scripting and CI/CD pipeline skills
  • RF testing tools like spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes
  • Complex system architecture validation knowledge
  • Fast-paced engineering environment field support background

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM with 9+ years experience (Level 4) or 12+ years (Level 5)
  • Master's degree in STEM with 7+ years experience (Level 4) or 10+ years (Level 5)
  • Active DoD Top Secret Clearance required at application time
  • U.S. Citizenship required for government clearance positions

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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