Senior Electromechanical Engineer, Space Payloads

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 136,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Savings plan

Life insurance

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Maryland is seeking a Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer (T4) to lead mechanical design, analysis, integration, and testing for RF and EO aperture and payload structures across high-profile satellite programs.

The role requires expert 3D CAD, independent problem solving, and collaboration with cross-functional teams, with TS/SCI eligibility and US citizenship preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 8+ years experience or advanced degrees with corresponding years.
• U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• Expert-level use of 3D CAD tools Creo or Siemens NX.
• Experience with RF/EO sensor or antenna assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end mechanical design and development for antenna and sensor sub-assemblies.
• Develop high-fidelity 3D CAD models and aerospace documentation.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks; support testing and integration.
• Drive MBSE, simulation, and data analytics to improve engineering rigor.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate across electrical, thermal, and manufacturing teams.

Skills

8+ years mechanical engineering

U.S. Citizenship

Clearance eligible

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Creo

Siemens NX

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Maryland is seeking a Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer (T4) to lead mechanical design, analysis, integration, and testing for RF and EO aperture and payload structures across high-profile satellite programs.

The role requires expert 3D CAD, independent problem solving, and collaboration with cross-functional teams, with TS/SCI eligibility and US citizenship preferred.