2026 Associate Electromechanical Engineer/Electromechanical Engineer- Manhattan Beach CA

Northrop Grumman; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Manhattan Beach, CA, is seeking an Associate Electromechanical Engineer to support test equipment and ground hardware development for space programs.

The role involves creating, modifying and maintaining drawings, packaging hardware, and preparing documentation. You’ll work with CREO, Winchill/Enovia, and cross-functional engineering teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM from an accredited university with 0 years design experience.
• Experience in electro-mechanical design/products.
• Academic exposure to 3D CAD tools through coursework.

Responsibilities

• Translate electrical requirements into mechanical designs.
• Ensure consistency and quality of hardware designs.
• Create 3D models and 2D drawings.
• Design in CREO and manage data in Winchill/Enovia.
• Present at design reviews.
• Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers.

Skills

3D CAD

CREO

Catia V5

AutoCAD

Electrical design

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM from an accredited university with 0 years design experience

Master’s degree in STEM

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

CREO

Catia v5

AutoCAD

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START

No

CLEARANCE TYPE

None

TRAVEL

No Description

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.

Northrop Grumman is a space pioneer, supporting government, civil and commercial customers in solving their biggest challenges. Our forward-leaning, innovative spirit is backed by a legacy of expertise that began at the dawn of the space age. Our mission experience in space runs deep, we know our customers well, and our capabilities are unmatched. This is what allows us to provide reliable, agile and affordable space solutions to best serve our customers.

From defending freedom to advancing human discovery, we are defining what is possible in space every day.

Entry Level opportunities at Northrop Grumman are unique. Are you interested in boosting your knowledge through experience and exposure, while supporting a mission that seeks to protect our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman is the place you!

Our professionals live and breathe different perspectives; we are curious about the world, accepting each other, and aware that the more ideas, backgrounds, opinions and experiences we bring to our work, the stronger that work will be. Just as you would invest your time and hard work into our company, we focus on investing back into you through enriching professional experiences and high-quality learning and development opportunities. We want you to bring your whole self to work, and for you to have meaningful connections with your coworkers, customers

Northrop Grumman is seeking Associate Electromechanical Engineer/Electromechanical Engineer; . This position will be located at our Space sector in Manhattan Beach, CA .

The selected candidate will support test equipment and operational ground equipment development. The position will require selected candidate to create, modify and maintain drawings of hardware which includes, but not limited to custom test sets, custom drawers, test cables and hardware designed to be inserted into ground antennas and supporting facilities. The selected candidate will be responsible for the electronic packaging of hardware, design updates and drawing documentation.

Essential Functions

• Understand electrical requirements and translate those into a mechanical designs
• Ensure consistency and quality of hardware designs
• Experience with 3D modeling and 2D drawing creation
• Hardware design and drawing creation in CREO
• Work with data management systems such as Winchill and Enovia
• Present at design reviews
• Involved in program meetings as an integral member providing status updates, creating schedules, identifying staffing needs, identifying challenges and providing solutions

The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels. Candidate must also be able to collaborate closely with electrical and mechanical engineers.

Basic Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications for an Associate Electromechanical Engineer
• Bachelor's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 0 years of design/electrical engineering experience OR
• Experience in electro-mechanical design/products
• Academic experience with 3D CAD tools through college coursework and/or college project
• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering
• Experience with 3D CAD tool such as CREO and Catia v5
• Experience with 2D CAD tool such as AutoCAD
• Excellent 2-way communication skills (upward and downward)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
• TS or SCI

Basic Qualifications: for an Electromechanical Engineer

• Bachelor's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of design/electrical engineering experience OR
• Master's Degree in STEM and 0 years of design/electrical engineering experience
• Experience in electro-mechanical design/products
• Minimum 2 years work