Staff Space Mechanical Engineer – Lead, AIT & Integration

Northrop Grumman; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 169,000 - 254,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks an experienced Staff Mechanical Engineer (T5) to lead space vehicle assembly, integration and test on the SE/AI&T team. You will provide real-time technical direction to engineers, technicians, and manufacturing personnel on the integration floor.

The role requires ownership of mechanical build plans, tooling, and configurations, plus strong collaboration with systems, electrical, test, and quality teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with relevant experience.
• Master’s degree or higher preferred for advanced roles.
• Strong ability to interpret mechanical drawings and specifications.
• Experience with CAD and standard office tools for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary mechanical lead for space vehicle assembly, integration, and test activities.
• Develop and maintain mechanical build plans, tooling requirements, and schedules.
• Interpret CAD models, drawings, tolerances, and interface control documents; manage interfaces.
• Lead creation and review of procedures, travelers, and as-built documentation.
• Mentor engineers and technicians and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical engineering

Interpreting drawings

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

PhD (not required)

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks an experienced Staff Mechanical Engineer (T5) to lead space vehicle assembly, integration and test on the SE/AI&T team. You will provide real-time technical direction to engineers, technicians, and manufacturing personnel on the integration floor.

The role requires ownership of mechanical build plans, tooling, and configurations, plus strong collaboration with systems, electrical, test, and quality teams.