Structural Engineer II/III – Opto-Mechanical Systems

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 92,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in East Hartford, CT seeks a Structural Engineer at Level 2 or 3 to support the Thermal, Optics, & Power Systems (TOPS) product lines. You will design, analyze and document electro-mechanical systems, tooling and test equipment, ensuring parts meet requirements and are ready for production.

The role operates on a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. You will collaborate across locations (East Hartford, Devens, Hanover) and contribute to design standardization,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 2 years of professional experience OR Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience.
• No clearance required to start
• General knowledge of or coursework in manufacturing, design and drawing practices including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• A thorough understanding of mechanical engineering principles, theories, and applications
• Analytical problem solver with strong technical abilities; results and deadline driven; excellent oral and written communication skills including presentation skills
• Proficient in MS Office software
• Experience or coursework in CAD systems: NX CAD, SolidWorks or CREO
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance

Responsibilities

• Provide remote and on-site engineering support to each location (East Hartford, CT; Devens, MA; Hanover, MD) based on program priorities, with the flexibility to shift focus quickly as needs change
• Rapidly learn and work within multiple product lines, tools, and processes across the three businesses, adapting to different customer requirements and design standards
• Ensure consistent application of structural/mechanical engineering standards, configuration control, and documentation practices across the three supported businesses
• Perform mechanical design on multiple projects through all phases of development and manufacturing
• Create part and assembly models, detailed drawings and associated parts lists, in accordance with AMSE Y14.5, ASME Y14.100
• Perform analysis of optics, mounting strategies, detailed geometric tolerances, manufacturability, and cost
• Support transition to production and manufacturing engineering
• Provide technical solutions to complex problems which require regular use of technical acumen, ingenuity and creativity
• Perform trade studies, design of experiments, assembly and testing of parts, components, and assemblies
• Conduct peer reviews of other engineer’s work products
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

CAD (NX/SolidWorks/CREO)

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Top Secret clearance (ability to get)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

NX CAD

SolidWorks

CREO

Job description

Northrop Grumman in East Hartford, CT seeks a Structural Engineer at Level 2 or 3 to support the Thermal, Optics, & Power Systems (TOPS) product lines. You will design, analyze and document electro-mechanical systems, tooling and test equipment, ensuring parts meet requirements and are ready for production.

The role operates on a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. You will collaborate across locations (East Hartford, Devens, Hanover) and contribute to design standardization,