**Requisition ID: R10185756** + **Category:** Technical Support + **Location:** Newport, Rhode Island, United States of America + **Clearance Type:** Secret + **Telecommute:** No- Teleworking not available for this position + **Shift:** 1st Shift (United States of America) + **Travel Required:** Yes, 10% of the Time + **Positions Available:** 1 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 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 **Salary Range:** $67,300 - $112,100 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 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.