Principal / Sr. Principal Electromechanical Engineer (AHT)

This position is based in Aurora, Colorado and may require occasional travel (10% of the time) to support field activities, hardware deployment, and installation/configuration events, including both CONUS and OCONUS opportunities.

About the role

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Electromechanical Engineer to join our team. The selected candidate 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 involves working on systems that utilize diverse electrical signals including power, RF, and fiber optics.

A successful candidate will collaborate on the design and integration of hardware systems, ensuring adherence to changing requirements and specifications. Experience or interest in power/cooling, site construction, and traveling to support installation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, and update drawings, support equipment moves, rack and stack equipment, and integrate compute equipment into a shelter for deployment.
• 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.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance, and 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.

Qualifications

Principal/Level 3: 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.

Sr. Principal/Level 4: 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.

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.

Pay

Principal/Level 3 Salary Range: $114,000.00 – $171,000.00

Sr. Principal/Level 4 Salary Range: $142,200.00 – $213,400.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline. Northrop Grumman considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions when determining base salary offers. 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business