Digital Ground Hardware Engineer - (Harrogate UK)

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.

Northrop Grumman, Strategic Space Systems Division, is seeking a highly qualified Digital Ground Hardware Engineer to become a member of the Ground Terminal Department, working as part of a motivated, diverse, and technically talented group located at a field site in Harrogate, UK. 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.

Role Summary: The Digital Ground Hardware Engineer provides installation, integration, operation, maintenance, and repair support for the ground terminal architecture at customer sites as a part of a highly skilled and specialized team, ensuring the availability of critical mission systems. You will leverage your background experience and skills to provide time-critical observation, assessment, repair, and monitoring of complex communications systems and data links providing sustained operation. Furthermore, you will articulate your recommendations to the customer to inform decisions on mission critical infrastructure and equipment.

Job responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Provide daily support and after-hours 24/7 response for the technical operations, maintenance, and anomaly restoration for all systems assigned to the program.
• Operate, maintain, repair/replace, and install various types of equipment and devices related to all aspects of satellite communications.
• Develop and execute routine and non-routine maintenance plans and schedules for assigned systems.
• Apply technical knowledge of electronics principles to determine equipment malfunctions and apply skills to restore mission critical operations.
• Utilize sound technical writing to document equipment failures, prepare/brief status reports, and support developing concepts of operations (CONOPs).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute system installations/upgrades, test activities, IT security patches, and anomaly restoration activities.
• Provide training to operations and maintenance personnel for new system installations, enhancements, and test events.
• Provide COMSEC support including operating and troubleshooting cryptographic equipment.
• Demonstrate proficiency and initiative in daily activities and carry a professional attitude towards customers, suppliers, and colleagues at all times.
• Position may require planned and emergency travel throughout the year to various CONUS and OCONUS sites.

The successful candidate must also be able to satisfy the following physical demands:

• Ability to work on elevated structures at heights of ~100 feet.
• Ability to climb stairs (~300 stairs/day).
• Ability to lift and carry up to 45 lbs.
• Ability to work in narrow and confined spaces.
• Ability to work in noisy, data center environments.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM discipline plus 2 years of technical/engineering experience OR Master of Science Degree in a STEM 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 or SATCOM equipment.
• Willingness to complete a two-year overseas tour commitment.
• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance & SCI Access.
• Ability to pass CI Polygraph examination prior to start date.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance / SCI Access with a counterintelligence (CI) polygraph examination adjudicated within the last five years.
• Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering degree.
• Network+, Security +, or DoD Directive 8570 IAT Level 1 or higher certifications are highly desirable.
• Experience with Perl, Python, PowerShell or other scripting languages is highly desirable.
• Previous experience supporting operations, maintenance, or I&T of digital electronics, RF communication, or SATCOM systems in the field.
• Experience with Linux systems administration and configuring/maintaining network hardware.
• Previous hands-on experience in circuit repair/testing, and familiarity with using lab repair and test equipment.
• Experience working in an Agile engineering environment and familiar with Atlassian tool suite.
• Experience with various communication and network protocols.
• Ham radio and SDR (software defined radio) experience is beneficial.

Salary Range: $72,100 - $108,100

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