Engineer/Principal Engineer Electromechanical

Northrop Grumman; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 88,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an engineer to contribute to AESA subsystem design and performance analysis. The role involves RF subsystem work, system integration, and hands-on testing within a cross-functional team.

The candidate will engage in mechanical design for electromechanical systems, participate in prototyping, and support production activities while ensuring compliance with DoD clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical fields.
• Experience with RF subsystems is required.
• Familiarity with 3D modeling software such as AutoCAD/NX.

Responsibilities

• Support AESA subsystem and product leadership with design, analysis, and testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional IPTs including RF design, systems engineering, and manufacturing.
• Lead or mentor junior engineers and prioritize tasks to meet milestones.

Skills

Mechanical design knowledge

RF subsystems

3D modeling tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

AutoCAD

NX

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.

What You’ll Get To Do

Be an integral part of our AESA Subsystem & Product Leadership department, Installed Performance section! The teams within this section specialize in computational electromagnetics, RF antenna modeling in an installed environment, subsystem design and analysis, specialized mechanical design and analysis, as well as material evaluation. Our engineering work supports full life-cycle programs including system design, system integration, hardware design, hardware integration and hands-on build and test.

As part of the team, you will be involved with:

• A diverse and talented team of engineers developing innovative and cost-effective systems that support a broad range of products and business areas across the lifecycle of a program.
• Installed Performance design, prototyping, testing, and production support of state-of-the-art systems requiring specialty knowledge and skills related to the use of free form modeling, surface analysis, materials, tooling, test fixtures and equipment, and manufacturing processes.
• Collaboration within a cross-functional Integrated Product Team (IPT); effective and timely communication with peers in adjacent functions, including RF design, systems engineering, thermal analysis, structural analysis, materials engineering, drafting, supply chain management, production engineering, and manufacturing.
• Organizing and prioritizing tasks in order to accomplish project milestones within schedule and budgetary constraints.
• Supplier engagement and facilitation of supplier development and risk reduction activities.
• Providing technical leadership and mentoring to less experienced personnel.

These roles are contingent upon the successful transfer of an active DoD Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)

These roles are contingent upon Program Award.

These roles can be filled at either Level 2 or Level 3.

Basic Qualifications Engineer Electromechanical

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience or a master's degree with 0 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• U.S Citizenship
• A current/active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start
• Knowledge of mechanical design for complex electromechanical systems
• Experience in RF subsystems
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, NX or other 3D modeling software

Basic Qualifications Principal Engineer Electromechanical

• Bachelors degree with 5 years of experience or a Masters degree with 3 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• U.S Citizenship
• A current/active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start
• Knowledge of mechanical design for complex electromechanical systems
• Experience in RF subsystems
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, NX or other 3D modeling software

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical fields.
• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance or higher with Special Program Access
• Experience with platform integration
• Experience with sensor impact on mission modeling for “blue line” flights
• Experience with interactions between sensor and platform
• Experience with integration of platform materials into AESA design
• Experience with active and passive antenna test
• Experience with indoor and outdoor range experience
• Experience with mechanical design with a focus on RF performance
• Working knowledge of composite material manufacturing processes
• Development of new materials for RF applications
• Multidisciplinary design skills that ensure multiple RF and system requirements are satisfied through tailored mechanical design approaches

Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00

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.