2027 Associate Electromechanical Engineer/Electromechanical Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (KY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, FL is seeking Associate Electromechanical Engineers and Electromechanical Engineers to support flight test instrumentation design within the Test & Evaluation Engineering directorate. The role involves electrical designs, integration onto test vehicles, and collaboration across teams.

Qualified candidates will pursue design life cycles, procurement, and coordination with vendors, with clearances potentially required.

Qualifications

• Be completing or has completed a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar STEM field by August 2027.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite; final clearance may be required to start.

Responsibilities

• Execute the electrical design life cycle from concept to system integration for flight test instrumentation hardware.
• Facilitate cross IPT / discipline collaboration in the development of flight test instrumentation designs.
• Procurement of hardware in support of electrical designs.
• Serve as the point of contact with vendors, manufacturers, and technician teams in the fabrication, assembly, and installation of flight test instrumentation equipment.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics

Systems design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electromechanical/Mechatronics

Master's degree in Electrical/Electromechanical/Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens Capital Wiring Designer Essentials

Siemens NX CAD

Job description

2027 Associate Electromechanical Engineer/Electromechanical Engineer

Melbourne, Florida, United States

Aug 7, 2026

$65,800 - $118,900/year

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 Associate Electromechanical Engineers/Electromechanical Engineers. This position will be located at our Aeronautics Systems Sector in Melbourne, FL.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Test & Evaluation Engineering directorate, supporting the Instrumentation Electrical Design team.

The qualified candidate will be responsible for electrical designs associated with flight test electronic equipment, and integration onto test vehicles. These design activities will be associated with any of the following – cable interface assemblies, data acquisition hardware, and a variety of sensors design to measure stress, thermal, vibration, and linear / rotational displacement.

Example Responsibilities:

• Execute the electrical design life cycle from concept to system integration for flight test instrumentation hardware.
• Facilitate cross IPT / discipline collaboration in the development of flight test instrumentation designs.
• Procurement of hardware in support of electrical designs.
• Serve as the point of contact with vendors, manufacturers, and technician teams in the fabrication, assembly, and installation of flight test instrumentation equipment.

This requisition may be filled at either an Associate Electromechanical Engineer (T01) or Electromechanical Engineer (T02).

Basic Qualifications for an Associate Electromechanical Engineer (T01):

A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

Be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by August 2027.

Be majoring in or having majored in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, 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 Electromechanical Engineer (T02):

A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

Be completing or has completed their Master’s degree from an accredited institution OR is completing their Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 2 years of Electromechanical Engineering experience by August 2027.

Be majoring in or having majored in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, 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:

Active US Government Secret or Top Secret security clearance

Inactive US Government Secret or Top Secret clearance, debriefed within the last 2 years

Experience using Siemens Capital Wiring Designer Essentials

Experience using Siemens NX CAD

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)

Pay Range:

Associate Electromechanical Engineer (T01): $65,800 - $98,800/year

Electromechanical Engineer (T02): $79,300 - $118,900/year

Primary Level Salary Range: $65,800.00 - $98,800.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc. specializes in delivering advanced technologies and solutions in defense and aerospace, enhancing mission capabilities for customers worldwide.