Shelter Engineer (AHT)

About this role

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No 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.

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 hardware, cable management , and physical layouts for hardware systems.

• Familiarity with tools and equipment commonly used in field and construction settings (e.g., torque tools, lifts, test stands, alignment tools) and associated safety practices.

• Experience developing and maintaining  Basis of Estimates  for hardware integration and construction activities.

• Familiarity with  MBSE (SysML)  and requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS) for tracing hardware and installation requirements.

• Experience working in or around  secure facilities  and understanding of physical security, site access, and operational constraints.

• Comfortable with  ambiguity  and able to work with uncertain or incomplete information while driving tasks

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