Engineer Structural - Level 4 - Devens

Northrop Grumman; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Structural Engineer for AOX in Devens, MA to design and document opto-mechanical systems across development and manufacturing stages. The role emphasizes tight collaboration with engineering, management, and suppliers to deliver on aggressive schedules while meeting high-precision requirements.

Ideal candidates bring a solid STEM background and hands-on experience with NX SOLIDWORKS/CREO, GD&T, and test fixture design, with capacity to travel as needed and maintain

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with eight years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing, design, and drawing practices including GD&T.
• Experience with opto-mechanical systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with test fixture design and development.
• Experience in CAD systems: NX CAD, SolidWorks or CREO.
• Experience with product lifecycle and configuration management tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and documentation of opto-mechanical and electro-mechanical systems on multiple projects through all phases of development and manufacturing.
• Create part and assembly models, detailed drawings, and associated parts lists in accordance with AOX drawing standards.
• Perform trade studies, design of experiments, and testing of parts and assemblies.
• Develop and execute mechanical testing and qualification plans to meet system requirements.
• Collaborate with the chief engineer and program management to drive hardware design on tight schedules.
• Derive system-level requirements into mechanical designs.
• Support root cause analysis and resolve production line issues.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams across engineering, management, factory operations, and supply chain.

Skills

GD&T

Opto-mechanical

CAD NX

SolidWorks

CREO

Communications

Education

STEM degree

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX CAD

SolidWorks

CREO

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

Adaptive Optics Associates – Xinetics (AOA Xinetics), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP), is currently seeking a Structural Engineer to support our Xinetics program activities in Devens, MA.

AOA Xinetics (AOX) designs, develops, and manufactures precision, advanced optical products and systems such as deformable mirrors, optical systems, adaptive optics control systems, and silicon carbide optical structures for the U.S. Government, commercial customers, and U.S. defense prime and second-tier contractors. Markets for these technologies include terrestrial and space-based astronomy, semiconductor manufacturing, energy generation, Defense ISR, and Directed Energy. Xinetics program core technologies include Lead Magnesium Niobate (PMN) electrostrictive actuators and lightweight CeraprintTM silicon carbide optics and precision structures

Learn more about AOX at https://www.northropgrumman.com/who-we-are/aoa-xinetics

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design and documentation of opto-mechanical and electro-mechanical systems on multiple projects through all phases of development and manufacturing
• Create part and assembly models, detailed drawings, and associated parts lists, in accordance with ASME Y14.5 and AOX drawing standards
• Perform trade studies, design of experiments, assembly and testing of parts, components, and assemblies
• Develop and execute mechanical testing and qualification plans to meet system requirements
• Work closely with the chief engineer and program management to drive hardware design, working within challenging schedules
• Derive system level requirements into mechanical designs
• Support for root cause analysis and quick resolution of manufacturing line stops and other critical production activities
• Collaborative work with other engineering organizations, program management, factory operations, global supply chain, and quality
• Travel to customer and supplier sites as required

Basic Qualifications:

A candidate must meet ALL of the criteria below. The candidate must:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) discipline with eight (8) years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge in manufacturing, design, and drawing practices including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• Experience with Opto-mechanical systems in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with test fixture design and development
• Experience in CAD systems: NX CAD, SolidWorks or CREO
• Experience with product lifecycle and configuration management tools
• Strong communication oral and written communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information clearly
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance
• U.S. Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Detailed knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and ASME Y14.5M GD&T specifications
• Demonstrated creativity and ability to solve a wide range of difficult problems
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on continuous improvement

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

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 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.