CAD Designer / Hardware Engineer

Northrop Grumman Middletown supports the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) building and deploying high-fidelity submarine simulation, training and analysis products for the US Navy.  We are looking for a CAD Designer to join our hardware team to develop supporting documentation for these builds and deployments.

Job Responsibilities: Design, build, and deploy rack-based IT systems, operator consoles, and simulated/emulated equipment.  Install and troubleshoot lab IT equipment to support development infrastructure.  Produce Level 2 CAD drawings of newly designed and deployed systems.

Qualified applicants should have experience with CAD and IT systems consisting of rack mounted hardware, Networking, video extension equipment and system cabling.

Qualified applicants will perform the following tasks:

• Provide mechanical design for rack-based systems to ensure safety, stability, ease of repair, reliability and durability.
• Develop CAD rack design and interconnect diagrams.
• Fabricate and install system interconnect cabling for communications, video, power, fiber, audio, networking and serial interfaces
• Assist in diagnosing and troubleshooting complex IT systems.
• Assist remote system installations of equipment to support training systems (10-20% travel)

Specific experience elements sought are further described below. 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or other related field and 5-years of experience: or in lieu of degree 9 years of relevant experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including but not limited to Word, Excel, Access, and Powerpoint.
• Proficient with AutoCAD
• Mechanical Assembly – Use of basic hand tools to fabricate IT racks, custom consoles and onsite system installation.  
• Able to lift up to 50lbs to support equipment installations
• Basic knowledge of interfaces and networking mediums including but not limited to Ethernet 1G/10/25G wiring (CAT5e, CAT6, CAT7, fiber, SFP) and serial cabling.
• Ability to decipher and install complex IT system from a system line drawing
• Basic knowledge of electronics pertaining to computer wiring and assembly
• Ability to support on-site installations at trainer sites (10-20%)
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Secret Clearance
• Proficient in Visio to support system designs
• Experience with Naval Systems, particularly submarine systems

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.