2026 Associate Electromechanical Engineer - San Diego CA

Northrop Grumman; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in San Diego, CA is looking for an Associate Electromechanical Engineer to join our Hardware Engineering team. You will work on diverse electro‑mechanical challenges and contribute to design, test, and documentation for multiple system variants.

This role requires a Bachelors degree in engineering with up to 2 years of experience, or a Masters with no experience, and the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or related discipline; up to 2 years of experience, or Master's with no experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.
• Experience with CATIA V5, Siemens NX, SolidWorks, or Capital.

Responsibilities

• Create and review engineering drawings and test reports for system variants.
• Generate parts lists and liaise with global supply chain.
• Maintain configuration and compliance with quality and security standards.
• Collaborate with electrical, RF, systems, software, drafting, supply chain, and manufacturing.
• Develop technical solutions for moderate-scope problems.

Skills

Electrical principles

Mechanical principles

Team leadership

Communication skills

Agile programs

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

Capital

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Job 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 Mission Systems is looking for well qualified Associate Electromechanical Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Hardware Engineering organization. This position is located in San Diego, CA. No Remote work is available for this position.

As a member of the electromechanical team, you will get to:

• Effectively use and/or apply technical principles, theories, and concepts to assigned tasks commensurate with engineering level
• Create/review/update engineering drawings, test reports, and procedure documents for all system variants including circuit boards, cables, and mechanical features
• Generate/update/review parts lists and act as liaison with global supply chain counterparts
• Maintain configuration and compliance with applicable quality, security, and industry standards
• Collaborate with peers in adjacent functions, including electrical and RF design, systems engineering, software engineering, drafting, supply chain management, and manufacturing.
• Develop technical solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organization objectives.
• Actively participate in team discussions by offering ideas and suggestions on how we can enhance the team and/or an individual's ability to execute tasks, improve performance, and encourage innovation
• Make good judgment design decisions regarding individual tasks. i.e. minimizing rework and maximizing reuse of existing designs
• Make efficient use of time and resources by prioritizing tasks to meet commitments
• Professionally represent the organization while interacting with internal and external contacts.
• Communicate with senior personnel on technical matters often requiring coordination between disciplines

Basic Qualifications for Associate Electromechanical Engineer

• Bachelors degree in science, engineering, or related discipline with up to 2 years of experience, or 0 years of experience with a Masters degree
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S Government Secret clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI U.S Government Security Clearance
• Experience with CATIA V5, Siemens NX, SolidWorks, or Capital
• Experience with Product Data Management (PDM) standards within a CPLM framework
• Experience with hands on support to a production floor providing engineering sustainment support including but not limited to: disposition of nonconformances, RCCA analysis, implementation of ECRs/ECOs
• Applied electrical, electronic and mechanical principles to components and systems, including assembly, analysis, and documentation of results; construction of developmental assemblies, sub-assemblies and components; and quality testing. Supports and participates in the design, test, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems.
• Demonstrated success leading multi-disciplinary teams in fast-paced, high-demand environments
• Experience in mentoring junior engineers and facilitating knowledge transfer within teams
• Experience developing proposals
• Experience with the Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) process
• Experience with agile programs
• Knowledge of electronic components and their applications in communication systems.
• Have a fundamental understanding of heat transfer, mechanics of materials, and vibration
• Experience with hardware design and integration processes
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Microsoft Office and CAD experience
• Demonstrated attention to detail, self-motivation, and self-regulation
• Demonstrated success working individually or as part of a team

Pay Range

Bachelors: $76,200 - $114,400

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.