2027 Associate Mechanical Engineer / Mechanical Engineer - Hanover MD

Socket.dev; Maryland; On-site; USD 80,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for its Space Systems Sector in Dulles, VA. The role covers all spacecraft structures and hardware from requirements to integration and test, using CAD tools and GD&T.

The candidate will interact with customers, program management, and suppliers, applying design-for-manufacturing and stress analyses for reliable space hardware.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
• Strong CAD/GD&T skills and experience with spacecraft structural design.

Responsibilities

• Design and document spacecraft structures from requirements through integration and test.
• Interface with customers, program and functional management, and suppliers.
• Perform analyses and documentation for manufacturing and assembly.

Skills

CAD

GD&T

3D Printing

Design for Manufacturing

Mechanics of Materials

Stress Calculations

Spacecraft Layout

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space work connects and protects millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Mechanical Engineer. This position will be located at our Space Systems Sector in Dulles, VA.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Eastern Engineering.

The Mechanical Engineer will work on all spacecraft structures and mechanical hardware from requirements all the way through integration and test. The candidate will perform detailed design tasks using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and other software tools to develop and document designs for manufacturing and ultimately assembly into spacecraft. The role involves interfacing and communicating with customers, program and functional management, other spacecraft engineering disciplines, and component suppliers. Skills include, but not limited to, Computer Aided Design (CAD), knowledge and application of Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing (GD&T), 3D Printing, Design for Manufacturing, Mechanics of Metallic / Composite Materials, Stress Calculations, and Spacecraft Component Layout.

Basic Qualifications for an Associate Mechanical Engineer:

• Be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• Be majoring in or having majored in a Mechanical Engineering or related STEM degree.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).

Basic Qualifications for Mechanical Engineer:

• Be completing or has completed their Master's Degree from an accredited institution.
• Be majoring in or having majored in a Mechanical Engineering or related STEM degree.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).

Preferred Qualifications for both levels:

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0 or higher.

Salary Ranges:

Associate Engineer: $66,200 - $99,200

Engineer: $79,600 - $119,400

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.