Shelter Engineer; AHT

Northrop Grumman Job Opportunity

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.

Responsibilities:

• Perform hands-on field work in support of deployed hardware systems, including installation, integration, troubleshooting, and maintenance in both CONUS and OCONUS locations.
• Apply strong mechanical aptitude to design, assemble, modify, and repair structural and mechanical components (racks, mounts, enclosures, cabling, supports) for mission hardware.
• Lead and support construction-related activities such as site layout, infrastructure walkdowns, equipment placement, cable routing, and coordination with general contractors and facilities teams.
• Interpret and work from mechanical drawings, construction plans, wiring diagrams, and installation work instructions to execute hardware build and installation tasks.
• Develop, review, and maintain installation procedures, bill of materials, and hardware configuration documentation for fielded systems.
• Conduct system-level and component-level hardware integration and checkout, including functional tests, environmental/fit checks, and verification of mechanical interfaces.
• Support site surveys and pre-installation assessments to determine structural, mechanical, and environmental requirements for new or upgraded installations.
• Perform root-cause analysis and corrective actions for mechanical and hardware issues encountered during construction, installation, or operations.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams (systems, RF, networking, facilities, logistics) to ensure hardware solutions meet performance, schedule, and safety requirements.
• Support Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and proposal efforts for hardware and construction work scopes, including estimating labor, materials, and travel.
• Prepare and deliver clear technical updates, status reports, and risk/issue documentation to program management and customers.
• Ensure all field and construction activities are conducted in compliance with safety standards, site requirements, and applicable regulations.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related discipline and 2 years of professional experience. Or, Master's degree with 0 years of professional experience
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience with mechanical assemblies, fasteners, structural supports, and hardware integration.
• Experience performing field installations and hardware integration at operational sites (e.g., data centers, ground stations, industrial facilities, or construction sites).
• Experience working from mechanical drawings, construction plans, and wiring diagrams, and updating redlines/as-built documentation.
• Experience coordinating or executing construction-related tasks, such as equipment mounting, infrastructure installation, and cable routing in building or shelter environments.
• Willingness and ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS (including remote, austere, or secure locations) for extended periods, in support of installation, test, and maintenance activities.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical and hardware issues in the field.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for documentation and reporting.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal), including the ability to interface with customers, site personnel, and cross-functional engineering teams.
• United States Citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.
• Extensive experience performing field work for complex hardware systems in operational or construction environments (e.g., SATCOM ground stations, radar sites, secure facilities).
• Experience with construction and facilities coordination, including working with general contractors, site managers, and safety officers to plan and execute installations.
• Knowledge of relevant mechanical and structural standards, hardware mounting practices, and environmental considerations (shock/vibration, thermal, weather protection).
• Experience designing or implementing equipment racks, enclosures, mounting…