Hardware Engineer / Principal Hardware Engineer (Harrogate UK) - SBIRS
Northrop GrummanAbout the role
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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.Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for launch systems capabilities serving national security, military, civil and commercial customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.
Northrop Grumman, Strategic Space Systems Division, is seeking a highly qualified Hardware Engineer /Principal Hardware Engineer to become a member of the Ground Terminal Department, specifically the SBIRS team. The selected candidate will be part of a motivated, diverse, and technically talented group located at a field site in Harrogate, UK.
** This role may be filled at a level 2 OR 3 **
This role requires a two (2) year commitment and the ability to successfully pass a psychological exam. Ability to work odd and/or extended hours covering a 24/7 period and periodic rotating 12-hour shifts.
A comprehensive overseas compensation package is offered with this position including relocation assistance.
The selected candidate will be required to:
Know basic communication theory and be familiar with digital and analog modulation/demodulation techniques
Perform system, subsystem, unit and board-level troubleshooting and repair
Develop and modify procedures for alignment
Respond to system and subsystem anomalies as required
Explain root cause and fault resolution to a technical and non-technical audience
Have experience using oscilloscopes, BER testers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, volt meters and other equipment used for testing digital communication systems
Understand AC & DC electronic theory as well as various communication protocols such as RS232, RS422, GPIB, etc.
Have experience with basic communication theory, digital and analog modulation/demodulation techniques, testing and troubleshooting systems that use such techniques
Proven leadership experience on a project and/or team ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret clearance, SCI access and complete a counterintelligence polygraph examination prior to start date
Basic Qualifications for a level 2:
Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline plus 2 years of technical/engineering experience OR Master of Science Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline plus 0 years of technical/engineering experience OR 6 years of related experience in lieu of degree
Strong technical communications skills including technical documentation and proven ability to work as a member of a diverse team
Experience with the repair, configuration, troubleshooting and operations of network devices, computer systems (Windows and Unix/Linux operating systems) or SATCOM equipment
Willingness to complete a two-year overseas tour commitment
Ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret clearance, SCI access and pass a counterintelligence polygraph examination prior to start date
Basic Qualifications for a level 3:
Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline plus 5 years of technical/engineering experience OR Master of Science Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline plus 3 years of technical/engineering experience OR 9 years of related experience in l
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