Staff Electromechanical Engineer

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 169,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Bonuses

Retirement plan

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Staff Electromechanical Engineer to join our team based in Linthicum, MD or Fairfax, VA. You will collaborate on hardware system design, integration, and testing for deployable shelters, with travel to field sites as needed.

Required qualifications include a STEM degree with extensive experience and an active DoD Top Secret clearance. The role offers a competitive salary, potential bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree in a STEM field with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• PhD in a STEM field with 8+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on hardware system design and integration.
• Create/Review/Update drawings and support equipment moves.
• Travel to support installation and field deployment events as needed.
• Participate in system-level testing and verification to ensure requirements are met.
• Document design changes with clear technical writing and status reports.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to coordinate reliability improvements.
• Some travel to field sites for deployment and support.

Skills

Hardware design

System integration

Technical writing

RF principles

Power systems

Fiber optics

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM fields

Master's degree in STEM fields

PhD in STEM fields

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

This position is based in Linthicum MD or Fairfax VA.

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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Staff Electromechanical Engineer to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on the design and integration of hardware systems ensuring adherence to changing requirements and specifications.
• Create/Review/Update drawings, support equipment moves, rack and stack of equipment and integration of computer equipment into a shelter for deployment.
• Experience/interest in power/cooling or site construction and traveling to support installation and configuration events would be a plus.
• Participate in system-level testing and verification processes, ensuring hardware meets all specified requirements and standards.
• Conduct troubleshooting and modifications on existing hardware designs to enhance performance and reliability.
• Utilize clear technical writing to document design alterations, prepare status reports, and develop design specifications and validation plans.
• Maintain a proactive attitude in meetings with cross-functional teams, demonstrating initiative and professionalism while engaging with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Position may require occasional travel to support field activities and hardware deployment.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 12+ years of relevant experience, Master’s degree in a STEM field with 10+ years of relevant experience, OR PhD in a STEM field with 8+ years of relevant experience required.
• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access.
• Experience with hardware design and integration processes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the impacts of requirement changes on hardware design.
• Familiarity with power, RF, and fiber electrical signal principles and applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with complex system architectures and hardware validation procedures.
• Knowledge of electronic components and their applications in communication systems.
• Previous experience in a fast-paced engineering environment with a focus on field support operations is desirable.
• Applied electrical, electronic and mechanical principles to components and systems, including assembly, analysis, and documentation of results; construction of developmental assemblies, sub-assemblies and components; and quality testing.
• Supports and participates in the design, test, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems.
• Experience with agile programs.

Salary

Primary Level Salary Range: $169,000.00 - $265,600.00 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.

Benefits

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.

Application Period

The application period for the job is estimated to be 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Citizenship Requirement

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

About Us

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space - our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.