Principal Space Systems Mechanical Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 109,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Shift differential

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer (T3) to join our Intelligence Systems unit. The successful candidate will support the design, fabrication, integration, and testing of space-qualified RF and EO sensor hardware throughout the product lifecycle.

You will work closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to develop innovative, cost-effective mechanical solutions, apply space-environment design considerations, and contribute to documentation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5 years of experience or Master’s degree with 3 years in Mechanical/Electrical engineering or related fields.
• Proficient with 3D CAD tools (AutoCAD, Creo, or Siemens NX).
• Ability to work independently and present complex concepts to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical design activities for antenna and sensor subassemblies using 3D CAD tools such as Creo or Siemens NX.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks; support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis during integration and testing.
• Assist in performing mechanical analyses, tolerance stack-ups, and prepare engineering drawings for space hardware.
• Contribute to documentation and technical reports to comply with aerospace industry and program requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including electrical, thermal, and manufacturing engineering to meet interface and program objectives.
• Learn and apply space environment design considerations related to vibration, thermal extremes, contamination, and electromagnetic compatibility.

Skills

Independent work

Technical communication

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Tools

AutoCAD

Creo

Siemens NX

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer (T3) to join our Intelligence Systems unit. The successful candidate will support the design, fabrication, integration, and testing of space-qualified RF and EO sensor hardware throughout the product lifecycle.

You will work closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to develop innovative, cost-effective mechanical solutions, apply space-environment design considerations, and contribute to documentation and