Electromechanical Engineer - Level 3/4 - Linthicum
About The Position
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. Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Electro-Mechanical Engineer – Level 3 or Level 4 located in Linthicum, MD, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. The successful candidate will independently lead mechanical design, analysis, integration, and testing for RF and EO aperture designs supporting multiple high-profile satellite programs. This role is ideal for a technically accomplished and strategic engineer who thrives in fast-paced, multidisciplinary environments and is eager to take leadership responsibility. The ideal candidate will support development, design, fabrication, and test of various space sensor hardware work products across different program efforts. The qualified candidate will work with a diverse and talented team of engineers developing innovative and cost-effective systems that support a broad range of products and business areas across the lifecycle of a program from concept design through hardware integration and test efforts.. The candidate will support the design of space hardware that could include design and support equipment for antennas, electro-optical sensors, and supporting electronics chassis assemblies such as processors and receivers. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience. (Level 3)
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional experience. (Level 4)
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance
- Proven proficiency with mechanical hardware design in RF/EO sensor or antenna assemblies, including electro-mechanical subsystems and electronic packaging
- Expert-level use of 3D CAD tools (Creo, Siemens NX)
- Demonstrated ability to work independently without appreciable direction, setting and meeting technical goals aligned with program objectives
- Ability to develop clear and concise documentation and review materials
Nice To Haves
- Experience with electronics packaging and design, inclusive of Printed Wiring Board (PWB) and Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) design and oversight
- Ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment where multiple projects are being developed and deployed simultaneously
- Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
- Active, in scope Top Secret or SCI clearance
Responsibilities
- Responsible for all aspects of hardware development. This will encompass all phases of design, including concept and detailed design development, CAD modeling efforts, documentation release, fabrication, integration, factory support and testing.
- Responsible for understanding technical performance of mechanical requirements of space program hardware or subsystems of major satellite programs to assure cost, schedule and technical performance is achieved.
- Present technical solutions and technical data at milestone reviews.
- Research and develop procedures, methods, and tools for testing space hardware conformance to documented and derived system requirements.
- Ability to successfully read and interpret schematics, block diagrams, sketches, oral and written instructions, manufacturer's specifications/operation manuals, and analyze hardware configurations.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a cross-functional team with other engineers, management, and contractors.
- Troubleshoot hardware issues and/or nonconformances during integration and test and provide suggestions for improvement and optimization.
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available
- health insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
- savings plan
- Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- overtime
- shift differential
- discretionary bonus
- Annual bonuses
- Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
