2027 Associate H/W Mechanical Engineer – Annapolis MD

Northrop Grumman • Annapolis, MD

1d • $66,200 - $119,400 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is hiring entry-level H/W Mechanical Engineers for its Naval & Oceanic Systems business unit in Annapolis, Maryland. The site develops, tests, and sustains subsea systems, including uncrewed undersea vehicles, remotely operated vehicles, undersea payloads, sensors, navigation, platform integration, communications, and related technologies.

Depending on program assignment and project phase, the engineer will work with multidisciplinary teams on concept development, technical planning, design, analysis, integration, and testing of undersea hardware. The role calls for problem solving, collaboration, and prioritization in a dynamic environment, with engineering solutions that meet project requirements. Work may involve hardware design, design for manufacturing, engineering processes and documentation, and engineering support for small-to-medium production quantities. The role may support multiple projects being developed and deployed at the same time.

The Associate-level qualification is a completed or in-progress bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or a closely related STEM field. The posting also lists a master's degree qualification for the H/W Mechanical Engineer level. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance and program special access; U.S. citizenship is required. Travel is 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available.

The listed pay range for the Associate Mechanical Engineer level is $66,200–$99,200; the Mechanical Engineer level range is $79,600–$119,400. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. Benefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.

Requirements

• Be completing or have completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution for the Associate-level position.
• Major in Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or a closely related STEM field.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance and program special access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company; U.S. citizenship is required.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Be able to collaborate, prioritize tasks, comprehend and analyze complex problems, and develop engineering solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher.
• Current/active U.S. Government Secret clearance.
• Proficiency with Siemens NX and Teamcenter.
• Proficiency in GD&T and design for manufacturing.
• Familiarity with undersea engineering topics, including unmanned underwater vehicles, remotely operated vehicles, sonar systems, environmental corrosion, and pressure vessels.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Experience in the undersea domain, such as UUVs, ROVs, acoustic communications, sonar systems, or undersea systems.

Responsibilities

• Participate in concept development, problem solving, technical planning, design development, analysis, integration, and testing of undersea hardware.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and prioritize tasks in a dynamic team environment.
• Analyze complex problems and develop engineering solutions that meet project requirements.
• Support hardware design, design for manufacturing, engineering processes and procedures, deliverable documentation, and small-to-medium production quantities, depending on assignment.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects being developed and deployed simultaneously.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Potential overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on position
• Relocation assistance may be available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level