Staff Mechanical Engineer

Northrop Grumman • Baltimore, MD

8d • $153,600 - $230,400 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is hiring a Staff Mechanical Engineer for its Hardware Engineering organization in Baltimore, Maryland. The role supports the development, build, and test validation of ruggedized electronic equipment for military applications. The engineer will contribute across the product life cycle, from requirements analysis and concept design through detailed design, manufacturing, and environmental testing, solving technical problems while meeting performance, cost, and schedule requirements.

The engineer will serve on and typically lead engineering teams, working closely with mechanical engineers, analysts, related engineering disciplines, program management, and customers or stakeholders. The position includes managing the schedule and budget for assigned projects, identifying and communicating issues that may affect those goals, and contributing to the organization through coaching, knowledge transfer, and process improvement. The position is contingent on contract award and requires the ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance and obtain Special Program Access before starting. Relocation assistance may be available, and travel is expected approximately 10% of the time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, mathematics, or a related technical field and 12 years of experience; alternatively, a master’s degree and 10 years, a Ph.D. and 8 years, 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; an active clearance is not required for consideration, but final clearance is required to start.
• Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) before starting.
• 12 years of experience designing and developing ruggedized electro-mechanical and/or opto-mechanical hardware.
• 12 years of expertise with mechanical CAD design tools such as Siemens NX or similar.
• 12 years of demonstrated application of innovative solutions to complex problems.
• 12 years of experience leading and reviewing peers’ technical work products.
• 12 years of experience presenting at design reviews and customer or stakeholder briefings.
• Strong communication skills for success across all phases of the role.

Nice To Haves

• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance or higher.
• Expertise with thermal and structural analysis tools and methodologies.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• 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.
• Experience leading others within an integrated product team, developing junior engineers, and supporting cross-functional collaboration.
• 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, appropriate 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 the development, build, and test validation of ruggedized electronic equipment for military applications.
• Support all phases of the product life cycle, including requirements analysis, concept design, detailed design, manufacturing, and environmental testing.
• Develop innovative solutions to technical problems while meeting 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 could affect project goals.
• Coach others, transfer knowledge, and contribute to process improvement and the organization’s overall knowledge and skill level.

Benefits

• Health plan and health insurance coverage
• Savings plan
• Paid time off, including company-paid holidays and PTO for vacation and/or personal business
• Education assistance
• Training and development
• 9/80 work schedule where available
• Life and disability insurance
• Possible overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position

What This Job Offers

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