Staff Engineer Mechanical (Level 5 - ITME)

Northrop Grumman•Redondo Beach, CA

1d•$161,000 - $241,400•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Western Region Manufacturing and Operations, Mechanical & Environmental Test Engineering Department is seeking a Staff Engineer Mechanical (Level 5 - ITME) for an in-person position in Redondo Beach, California. The role plans and coordinates the operations needed to build and test flight hardware, from subassemblies through complete systems. It involves extensive interaction with program management, systems engineering, flight hardware design engineers, logistical support services, technicians, and other technical disciplines. Work is primarily at Space Park, with periodic travel depending on program requirements; travel is listed as 10%. The standard schedule is 9/80, with nine-hour days Monday through Thursday and every other Friday off. The engineer is responsible for procurement, manufacturing, integration, testing, and delivery for a work package, including cost and schedule accountability and technical execution. The role designs tests to verify system requirements, promotes design for producibility, develops mechanical integration and test procedures for technicians, and documents and resolves test anomalies and hardware non-conformances. It also requires coordination across disciplines and work within a complex, restricted production environment, supporting end-to-end program protection. The position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with an in-scope SSBI and active CI polygraph at application, as well as willingness and ability to obtain and maintain SAP access. Relocation assistance may be available. The listed primary salary range is $161,000 to $241,400. Depending on the position, employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline and 12 years of related engineering experience, or Master of Science in a STEM discipline and 10 years of related engineering experience.
Experience working on multidisciplinary teams in an Integration, Test, and Launch (IT&L) or manufacturing environment.
Extensive technical experience with space vehicle mechanical systems, architecture, testing, and manufacturing procedures.
Strong interpersonal, leadership, organizational, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and technical presentation experience.
Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance with in-scope SSBI and active Counterintelligence polygraph at the time of application.
Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain SAP access.

Nice To Haves

Active SAP access.
At least 2 years of experience in a space systems rapid development, technology transition, or Mission Class C-aligned business area.
Familiarity with or experience in CAM roles and responsibilities.
Direct experience leading teams through highly demanding aerospace test environments.

Responsibilities

Take responsibility for procurement, manufacturing, integration, testing, and delivery for a work package, including cost, schedule, and technical execution.
Design tests to verify system requirements.
Promote design for producibility throughout each phase of the work package.
Develop detailed mechanical integration and test procedures for technicians to execute.
Document and remedy test anomalies and hardware non-conformances.
Coordinate across technical disciplines to define operations and execute work efficiently.
Operate as a stakeholder and executor of end-to-end program protection in a complex restricted production environment.
Balance technical execution with skill development and team morale, including during high-intensity schedules or mission-critical phases.
Plan resources and execute schedules over the long term.
Drive alignment across program functions to meet deadlines while prioritizing first-time quality and organizational sustainability.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k).
Educational assistance.
Life insurance.
Employee assistance programs and work/life solutions.
Paid time off.
Health and wellness resources.
Employee discounts.
Disability insurance.
Company-paid holidays.
Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.
Relocation assistance may be available.