Mechanical Engineer

Northrop Grumman•Baltimore, MD

1d•$79,600 - $119,400

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Mechanical Engineer based in Baltimore, Maryland, to support the development, build, and test validation of ruggedized electronic equipment for military applications. The position is part of the Hardware Engineering organization and supports products throughout the life cycle, from requirements analysis and concept design through detailed design, manufacturing, and environmental testing. The engineer will solve technical problems with innovative solutions that meet performance, cost, and schedule requirements. The role involves serving on—and typically leading—engineering teams, working closely with mechanical engineers, analysts, related engineering disciplines, program management, and customers or stakeholders. The engineer will manage schedules and budgets for assigned projects and identify and communicate issues that could affect them. The position also contributes to organizational capability through coaching, knowledge transfer, and process improvement. The position is contingent upon contract award. The selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance or have a Secret clearance successfully transferred before starting, and must obtain and maintain Special Access Program access before starting. A current active clearance is not required for consideration, but final clearance is required to start. Relocation assistance may be available, and travel is 10% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field and 2 years of experience; alternatively, a master’s degree with 0 years of experience, or an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance before starting; a current active clearance is not required for consideration, but a final clearance is required to start.
Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) before starting.
2 years of experience designing and developing ruggedized electro-mechanical and/or opto-mechanical hardware.
2 years of experience using mechanical CAD design tools such as Siemens NX or similar.
2 years of demonstrated application of innovative solutions to complex problems.
2 years of experience leading and reviewing peers’ technical work products.
2 years of experience presenting at design reviews and customer or stakeholder briefings.
Strong communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Active U.S. Government Secret clearance or higher.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Expertise with thermal and structural analysis tools and methodologies.
Working knowledge of military and commercial process specifications relevant to developing and testing electronics hardware for military applications.
Proficiency in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and ASME Y14 standards.
Demonstrated success leading others within an integrated product team, supporting junior engineers, and collaborating across functions.
Experience with project management metrics, including earned value management, to monitor and manage engineering budgets and schedules.
Experience designing, manufacturing, and integrating electronic assemblies, including printed circuit board design, material selection, and use of off-the-shelf components.
Experience contributing to technical and cost proposal development.
Leadership in process improvement or knowledge transfer activities, such as publication.

Responsibilities

Support development, build, and test validation of ruggedized electronic equipment for military applications.
Support product life-cycle phases, including requirements analysis, concept design, detailed design, manufacturing, and environmental testing.
Solve technical problems with innovative solutions that meet performance, cost, and schedule requirements.
Serve on and typically lead engineering teams, collaborating with mechanical engineers, analysts, related disciplines, program management, and customers or stakeholders.
Manage schedules and budgets for assigned projects and identify and communicate issues that may affect them.
Present at design reviews and customer or stakeholder briefings.
Contribute to organizational knowledge and skill through coaching, knowledge transfer, and process improvement.

Benefits

Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
9/80 Work Schedule where available
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Company-paid holidays
Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus may be available depending on the position.