2026 Associate Mechanical Design Engineer/Mechanical Design Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, FL is seeking an Associate Mechanical Design Engineer or Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to design, analysis, manufacture and testing of aircraft Support Equipment for military use. The role requires a U.S.

citizenship, ability to obtain a government security clearance, and willingness to travel 10%. Responsibilities include mechanical design of test, measurement, and handling equipment, data gathering, supplier interfacing, and basic stress analysis,

Qualifications

• Be completing or has completed a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering by August 2026.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).
• Master’s degree or 2 years of design experience is acceptable for the senior track.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design of test, measurement, and handling equipment used on military aircraft.
• Gather data, develop requirements, interface with suppliers, and perform basic stress/tolerance analysis.
• Serve as manufacturing liaison to ensure quality, delivery and cost objectives.

Skills

Security clearance

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree or 2 years of design experience

Tools

NX

Pro/Engineer

Catia

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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.

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Mechanical Design Engineer or Mechanical Design Engineer .

This position will be located at our Aeronautics Systems Sector in Melbourne, FL. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Product Support organization.

The selected candidate will contribute in the research, design, analysis, manufacture, and testing associated with aircraft Support Equipment.

In this role, the selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Mechanical design of test, measurement, and handling equipment used on military aircraft.
• Gathering of data, requirements development, interfacing with suppliers, and performing basic stress and tolerance analysis
• Acting as manufacturing liaison during build process of your project to ensure overall quality, delivery, and cost objectives are achieved
• Development of test plans and performing environmental testing of Support Equipment
• Testing and integration of manufactured Support Equipment on aircraft
• Basic knowledge of design and analysis tools for mechanical design as well as basic drafting skills to include a working knowledge of solid modeling techniques (NX, Pro Engineer, or Catia).

The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels. Candidate must also be willing to occasionally travel to various site locations to demonstrate the function of the designed Support Equipment.

This requisition may be filled at either an Associate Mechanical Design Engineer or Mechanical Design Engineer level.

Basic Qualifications For An Associate Mechanical Design Engineer

• Be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by August 2026
• Be majoring in or having majored in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar STEM degree
• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start.

Basic Qualifications For An Associate Mechanical Design Engineer

• Be completing or has completed their Master’s degree from an accredited institution by August 2026 or a completed Bachelors degree and 2 years of experience in the design of mechanical and/or electro-mechanical subsystems .
• Be majoring in or having majored in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar STEM degree
• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher
• Previous internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular)
• Current, active in-scope Government Secret or higher security clearance
• Experience using FEA software in performance of stress analysis of mechanical and/or electrical assemblies to include static and dynamic analysis to MIL-STD-810 requirements
• FAA A&P Certificate or equivalent aircraft maintenance background
• Experience developing manufacturing drawings to GD&T standards

Pay Range:

• Associate Mechanical Design Engineer : $59,900 to $89,900
• Mechanical Design Engineer: $72,100 to $108,100

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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, 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.