Senior Mechanical Engineer, Space Sensor Payloads (TS/SCI)

Northrop Grumman; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 135,800 - 203,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Linthicum, Maryland is seeking a Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer with experience in RF and EO design. The role involves leading the mechanical design and testing of advanced sensor hardware for satellite programs. The successful candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in STEM and substantial experience in mechanical engineering, along with expertise in 3D CAD tools like Creo or Siemens NX. Benefits include relocation assistance, health insurance, and a competitive salary between $135,800 and $203,600 annually.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of mechanical engineering experience or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of design tools used for antenna and electronics assemblies.
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and integration for satellite programs.
• Develop high-fidelity 3D CAD models and documentation.
• Mentor junior engineers and support program reviews.

Skills

Mechanical hardware design in RF/EO sensor

3D CAD tools (Creo, Siemens NX)

Problem-solving in complex environments

Collaboration across disciplines

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Creo

Siemens NX

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Linthicum, Maryland is seeking a Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer with experience in RF and EO design. The role involves leading the mechanical design and testing of advanced sensor hardware for satellite programs. The successful candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in STEM and substantial experience in mechanical engineering, along with expertise in 3D CAD tools like Creo or Siemens NX. Benefits include relocation assistance, health insurance, and a competitive salary between $135,800 and $203,600 annually.