Hardware Engineer - Top Secret Clearance | Field Deployment

Northrop Grumman; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Shift differential

Discretionary bonus

Annual bonuses

Long term incentives

Health insurance

Life insurance

Savings plan

Holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Hardware Engineer for our Aurora, CO team. The role centers on hardware design, integration, and deploying equipment in field shelters.

You will update drawings, support equipment moves, rack and stack gear, and participate in system-level testing to ensure performance and reliability.

A STEM degree with 2+ years experience, or a Master’s degree, is required. Must hold an active Top Secret clearance with SCI access and be willing to travel CONUS/OCONUS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM; 2+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree in STEM.
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance with SCI access.
• Hands-on hardware experience and knowledge of changes impact on hardware design.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work from heights; travel to support field activities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on hardware design and integration for shelter deployments.
• Finalize/update drawings, support equipment moves, and rack and stack of equipment.
• Participate in system-level testing and verification to ensure requirements are met.
• Document design changes and generate validation plans with clear technical writing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate findings effectively.

Skills

Hardware design

System integration

RF concepts

Field work

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM (optional)

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Hardware Engineer for our Aurora, CO team. The role centers on hardware design, integration, and deploying equipment in field shelters.

You will update drawings, support equipment moves, rack and stack gear, and participate in system-level testing to ensure performance and reliability.

A STEM degree with 2+ years experience, or a Master’s degree, is required. Must hold an active Top Secret clearance with SCI access and be willing to travel CONUS/OCONUS.