Electromechanical Engineer or Principal Electromechanical Engineer

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 87,600 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Annual bonuses

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Electromechanical Engineer to design and integrate hardware systems across multiple sites in the United States. The role requires a STEM degree with relevant experience and an active TS/SCI clearance.

You will participate in system-level testing, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration, with potential travel to CONUS/OCONUS locations. Responsibilities include refining drawings, supporting deployment, and enhancing performance through design modifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 2+ years of relevant experience, OR Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required at the time of application.
• Experience with hardware design and integration processes.
• Familiarity with power, RF, and fiber electrical signal principles and applications.
• Experience with complex system architectures and hardware validation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on design and integration of hardware systems per requirements.
• Finalize/update drawings; support equipment moves and rack/stack deployment.
• Support installation and configuration events; travel as needed.
• Perform system-level testing and verification to ensure design meets standards.
• Document design alterations and prepare status reports and validation plans.
• Engage with cross-functional teams with proactive communication.

Skills

Hardware design & integration

Power, RF & fiber principles

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Job description

Role Overview

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.

Location & Travel

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
• CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
• CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI
• TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

This position can be based out of Linthicum MD, Fairfax VA, or Morrisville NC. CONUS and OCONUS travel possible.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Collaborate on the design and integration of hardware systems ensuring adherence to changing requirements and specifications.
• Finalize/update drawings, support equipment moves, rack and stack of equipment and integration of compute equipment into a shelter for deployment.
• Experience/interest in power/cooling or site construction and traveling to support installation and configuration events would be a plus.
• Participate in system-level testing and verification processes, ensuring hardware meets all specified requirements and standards.
• Conduct troubleshooting and modifications on existing hardware designs to enhance performance and reliability.
• Utilize clear technical writing to document design alterations, prepare status reports, and develop design specifications and validation plans.
• Maintain a proactive attitude in meetings with cross-functional teams, demonstrating initiative and professionalism while engaging with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Position may require occasional travel to support field activities and hardware deployment.

Basic Qualifications

• Electromechanical Engineer: Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 2+ years of relevant experience, OR Master's degree in a STEM field.
• Principal Electromechanical Engineer: Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 5+ years of relevant experience, OR Master's degree in a STEM field with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required at the time of application.
• Experience with hardware design and integration processes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the impacts of requirement changes on hardware design.
• Familiarity with power, RF, and fiber electrical signal principles and applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with complex system architectures and hardware validation procedures.
• Knowledge of electronic components and their applications in communication systems.
• Previous experience in a fast-paced engineering environment with a focus on field support operations is desirable.

Salary

• Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $137,600.00
• Secondary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $171,000.00

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.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• 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.

Eligibility & Other Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

EEO Statement

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.

Application Period

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.