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# Engineering Technician - Hardware / Software Integration

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $66,600.0 - $131,900.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Centers, Hardware Design, IEEE Standards Association, SAP (Applications), Software Deployment, Systems Integration, SC Clearance
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ffbd72646785b2ee

## About the Role

in San Diego (Rancho Bernardo), CA. The candidate should be a self-starter with familiarity working in an Integrated Product Team construct., * Electronic Technician 3: High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience.

 * Electronic Technician 4: High School diploma or equivalent and 6 years additional education and/or related experience.
 * Ability to interpret engineering drawings in accordance with ASME and IEEE standards, including rack assembly drawings, interconnect wiring diagrams and custom cable assemblies.
 * Must be physically able to move up to 50 lbs.
 * Ability to read and interpret drawings & schematics.
 * Must have an active US Government Top-Secret Clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
 * Ability to obtain and maintain US Government SCI clearance
 * Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs, * Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

## Description

* Candidate will perform Datacenter hardware integration, documentation, drawings, and software deployment.
 * Physically construct rack-based datacenter systems with a focus on safety, quality, and ease of repair
 * Interpret, and markup/redline, and audit released engineering drawings.
 * Install system interconnect cabling for communications, audio, networking, and serial interfaces.
 * Perform integrated logistics support (ILS) and inventory tracking for inbound and outbound hardware.
 * Participate in offsite system integration activities (25%+ travel)
 * Implement engineering changes to the system as required.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. Travel up to 25% may be required


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