Principal Electromechanical Engineer

The candidate will support and participate in the design, test, modification, assembly and integration of prototype electromechanical systems supporting RF antennas as part of a larger system infrastructure. A successful candidate will have experience that includes RF equipment design, integration, verification, or deployment.
Relocation assistance is NOT available for this position.
Job Duties:

Ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot various hardware, software, and operating systems.
Hardware: antennas; rack-mount servers; client workstations; routers and switches; associated power and communications cables
Software & Operating Systems: VMware (including ESXi, vSAN); Windows Server 2019; Red Hat Enterprise Linux; Windows 11; Cisco IOS; Active Directory and DNS; Kubernetes and container-based infrastructure
Familiarity with configuration of encryption devices
Ability to coordinate for and support external interface integration, connection to network points of presence, and checkout/confirmation testing efforts
Experience with installation of containerized software systems using Docker and Kubernetes
Able to apply operating system and software patches and updates on all prototype software and operating systems either independently or with reach-back support
Willing to work flexible hours, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays when required to meet Unit Operations and Training Requirements; may include travel to training sites
Create discrepancy reports (DR's) and provide weekly status reports to factory in Aurora, CO.
Basic Qualifications:

5 Years of relevant experience with a completed Bachelors-STEM degree; 3 Years of relevant experience with a completed Masters-STEM degree; 1 Years of relevant experience with a completed PhD-STEM
Must have an Active/Final TS/SCI DoD security clearance at the time of application, with eligibility/willingness to submit to a counterintelligence polygraph if/when needed
Meet the requirements of DoD 8570.1-M at the IAT II or IAT III Level
Must have Security+ and be current with Continuing Education (CE) requirements: CCNA Security, GSEC, and SSCP or must able to obtain Security+ within 3 months of hire date
Familiar with VMware version 6 or 7, Data Center Virtualization (ESXi, etc.), Microsoft Windows Server, Linux Servers, Cisco Networks
Preferred Qualifications

5 or more years of operational experience supporting and maintaining RF antennas in a multi-INT environment, including imagery/GEOINT
Hold VMware VCP-DCV, version 6 or newer Certification and at least 1 other of the following:
Microsoft: MCSA Windows Server 2012 or MCSA Windows Server 2016
Linux: Linux+, LPIC-1, or Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
The ideal candidate would have the training, skills, knowledge, and capabilities of an Army 35T30 (Military Intelligence Systems Maintainer/Integrator), or a 353T (Intelligence Systems Maintenance & Integration Technician)
Primary Level Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00The 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.

Client-provided location(s): Aurora, CO

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10208405

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-09-20T20:14:02