Principal/Senior Principal Electromechanical Engineer

Northrop Grumman • Baltimore, MD

4d • $108,800 - $203,600 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is hiring a Principal or Senior Principal Electromechanical Engineer based in Linthicum, Maryland. The engineer will lead hardware issue resolution on the manufacturing floor, drive design and documentation updates, and contribute to cost, producibility, and manufacturability improvements. The role involves regular collaboration with integrated product teams, program management, customers, engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain. The engineer will also own tooling and fixturing design and qualification, support testing, and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.

The position requires the ability to obtain an active U.S. Government Secret clearance or transfer an active Secret clearance before starting. A current active clearance is not required to be considered, but a final clearance is required to start. U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

• For Principal level: Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience, master's degree and 3 years, or Ph.D. and 1 year in a STEM or related technical field; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• For Senior Principal level: Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience, master's degree and 6 years, or Ph.D. and 4 years in a STEM or related technical field; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance; final clearance is required before starting.
• At least 5 years (Principal) or 8 years (Senior Principal) of proficiency with Siemens NX or similar 3D CAD software.
• At least 5 years (Principal) or 8 years (Senior Principal) of proficiency in ASME Y14.5 GD&T and ASME Y14.100 engineering drawing practices.
• At least 5 years (Principal) or 8 years (Senior Principal) of experience designing and developing precision electromechanical components and assemblies.
• At least 5 years (Principal) or 8 years (Senior Principal) working on the manufacturing shop floor, from first-time builds through full-rate production issue resolution.
• At least 5 years (Principal) or 8 years (Senior Principal) of experience in technical problem solving and root cause/corrective action activities.

Nice To Haves

• Current or active U.S. Government Secret clearance.
• Aerospace and defense electronics industry experience supporting production programs.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively as a key member of a cross-functional design and production team.
• Experience developing manufacturing processes, work instructions, and production documentation.
• Proficiency with Teamcenter and associated Mission PLM processes (PR, CR, EC, DTO, AMR, DRR, CMR).
• Experience with organic PCB/CCA design, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Working knowledge of military and commercial specifications applicable to electromechanical hardware.
• Familiarity with RF, digital, and power circuitry and components; exposure to AESA, radar, or RF communications hardware.
• Experience with thermal and structural analysis methodologies and tools.
• Hands-on experience assembling and testing prototype and production electronics hardware.
• Experience in a technical lead role on cross-functional product or production support teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead resolution of program hardware issues on the manufacturing floor, coordinating across engineering, manufacturing, and quality.
• Determine solutions to vendor hardware issues and coordinate corrective actions with Supply Chain.
• Lead engineering change implementation, including design revisions and drawing and document updates.
• Support DMS resolution and continuous monitoring for critical components.
• Lead redesign efforts to improve affordability, producibility, and manufacturability of program hardware.
• Provide test support and guidance to systems engineers and production test teams.
• Own the design and qualification of tooling and fixturing for assembly and test.
• Provide technical guidance and informal mentoring to junior engineers.
• Prepare and deliver technical content for internal reviews and customer interactions as required.

Benefits

• Health plan and health insurance coverage.
• Savings plan.
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Education assistance.
• Training and development.
• 9/80 work schedule where available.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

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