2027 Associate Mechanical Engineer/Mechanical Engineer - Dulles VA
About The Position
Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical Engineer to join its team in Dulles, Virginia. The role contributes to Integration and Test (I&T) activities for space vehicle systems and supporting hardware. Responsibilities may include developing test procedures, processes, software, and support-hardware designs that meet the requirements of the space vehicle being tested. Work may involve testing space flight hardware, understanding the systems under test, identifying test constraints and hazards, and protecting the hardware throughout testing. The operator analyzes test results and determines whether the hardware is healthy and operating as expected. The role requires knowledge of aerospace systems, spacecraft subsystem design, or mission operations, and work is performed on a team responsible for all I&T activities for the vehicle being tested. The position follows a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. Travel is 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. No clearance is required to start, but candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite.
Requirements
- For Associate Mechanical Engineer: be completing or have completed a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, majoring in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- For Mechanical Engineer: be completing or have completed a master’s degree from an accredited institution, majoring in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- For Mechanical Engineer: ability to perform structural engineering tasks associated with analysis, design, and/or testing of structures.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite.
- Knowledge of aerospace systems, spacecraft subsystem design, or mission operations.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to Integration and Test activities for space vehicle systems and supporting hardware.
- Support or develop test procedures, processes, software, and support-hardware designs that adhere to space-vehicle requirements.
- Test space flight hardware while ensuring test constraints and hazards are identified and the hardware remains safe.
- Analyze test results and determine whether space flight hardware is healthy and operating as expected.
- Work with a team responsible for all Integration and Test activities for the space vehicle being tested.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus
- Relocation assistance may be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
