Principal Mechanical Engineer, Electronics Packaging Lead

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Illinois; On-site; USD 95,800 - 143,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for their facility in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. The candidate will support the development and testing of electronic equipment for military applications. Strong communication skills and technical expertise are essential for this full-time, on-site role, with a salary range of approximately $95,800 - $178,800 based on experience. This position is contingent on government clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electronics packaging or Master's degree with 3 years.
• Demonstrated leadership of small to moderately sized teams.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, build, and test validation of ruggedized electronic equipment.
• Manage schedule and budget for assigned projects.
• Solve challenging technical problems with innovative solutions.

Skills

Advanced thermal analysis

Advanced structural analysis

Microelectronics design

Opto-mechanical design

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

3D CAD Tools (Siemens NX preferred)

ANSYS

Job description

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for their facility in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. The candidate will support the development and testing of electronic equipment for military applications. Strong communication skills and technical expertise are essential for this full-time, on-site role, with a salary range of approximately $95,800 - $178,800 based on experience. This position is contingent on government clearance requirements.