2027 Associate Mechanical Engineer / Mechanical Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 57,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Oklahoma City seeks an Associate Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical Engineer to join the Product Support organization. This role involves designing, analyzing and developing mechanical systems and instruments across production and testing contexts.

The candidate should have a STEM degree by August 2027, be eligible for a U.S. government security clearance, and meet the education and internship requirements listed above.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM field completed by August 2027.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.
• GPA 3.25/4.0 or higher preferred.
• Master’s degree plus 2 years experience for T02 path.

Responsibilities

• Research, plan, design and develop mechanical products and systems.
• Apply research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Master's in STEM

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 Engineer / Mechanical Engineer. This position will be located at our Aeronautics Systems Sector in Oklahoma City, OK.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Product Support organization.

Essential Functions

• Research, plan, design and develop mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy.
• Apply research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.

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

Basic Qualifications for an Associate Mechanical Engineer (T01)

• Be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by August 2027.
• Be majoring in or having majored in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) 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 a Mechanical Engineer (T02)

• Be completing or has completed their Master’s degree from an accredited institution by August 2027 or is completing or has completed their Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and has 2 years of mechanical engineering experience by August 2027.
• Be majoring in or having majored in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) 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 for both an Associate Mechanical Engineer (T01) & Mechanical Engineer (T02)

• 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 Mechanical Engineer (T01): $56,700 - $85,100
• Mechanical Engineer (T02): $68,200 - $102,400

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, 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.