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Hardware Engineer - (AHT)

Northrop Grumman

Aurora, COJob$83–125K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$83–125K/yr
Location
Aurora, CO
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

SCI Approval Or AccessTop Secret clearance

Job overview

Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks a Hardware Engineer based in Aurora, Colorado, to support hardware design, integration, testing, and field deployment. The role requires an active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance at application and the ability to obtain and maintain SCI access. Work includes equipment integration and troubleshooting, with occasional domestic and international travel. Relocation assistance may be available.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Hardware DesignHardware IntegrationRequirements Change Impact AnalysisAntenna PrinciplesPower PrinciplesRF PrinciplesFiber Electrical SignalsElectronic ComponentsCommunication SystemsTest Process DevelopmentTest ExecutionField Support OperationsTechnical WritingLifting 50 PoundsWorking at HeightsWorking in Austere Weather

Qualifications

Bachelor's and 2+ Years or Master's in STEM or 4+ Years ExperienceActive Top Secret ClearanceSCI Approval or Access2+ Years Relevant ExperienceMaster's in STEMFast-Paced Engineering Environment Experience

Benefits

Relocation Assistance
Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is looking for a Hardware Engineer to augment our team. This position is based in Aurora, CO

  • Collaborate on the design and integration of hardware systems ensuring adherence to changing requirements and specifications.

  • Finalize/update drawings, support equipment moves, rack and stack of equipment and integration of computer equipment into a shelter for deployment.

  • Experience/interest in power/cooling or site construction and traveling to support installation and configuration events would be a plus.

  • 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.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree in a STEM field. 4 additional years of experience required in lieu of a degree.

  • Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access.

  • Hands-on experience with hardware, design, and integration processes.

  • Demonstrated knowledge of the impacts of requirement changes on hardware design.

  • Familiarity with antenna, power, RF, and fiber electrical signal principles and applications.

  • The ability to lift 50 pounds and work from elevated positions at heights above 8 feet.

  • Ability to work in the field under austere weather conditions

  • Requires occasional travel CONUS and OCONUS to support field activities and hardware deployment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in a STEM field

  • Knowledge of electronic components and their applications in communication systems.

  • Experience with hardware design, integration, and developing/executing test processes.

  • Previous experience in a fast-paced engineering environment with a focus on field support operations.

Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00

The 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.

Job Category: Engineering

How this job compares

Set against the 2,947 open Hardware Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$83–125K/yr
  • Colorado median$126–175K/yr112 salary ranges
  • US median$131–201K/yr2,158 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $104K, is 32% below the Colorado median midpoint ($153K) — in the lowest quarter of Hardware Engineer salary ranges in Colorado.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 126 open Hardware Engineer jobs in Colorado and 2,947 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Colorado
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Hardware Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 2,476 postings).
Education
1,840 of the 2,947 open Hardware Engineer jobs (62%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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