Structural Engineer - Opto-Mechanical Systems | 25% Travel

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 142,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman AOX in Devens, MA seeks a Structural Engineer to design and document opto-mechanical and electro-mechanical systems for multiple projects. You will create models, drawings, and parts lists while performing trades studies and testing to meet stringent requirements.

You will work with cross-functional teams, drive hardware design under tight schedules, and ensure traceability to system-level requirements. Some travel is expected as part of program support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, design and drawing practices including GD&T.
• Experience with opto-mechanical systems in manufacturing.
• Experience with test fixture design and development.
• Proficiency in CAD: NX, SolidWorks or CREO.
• Experience with product lifecycle and configuration management tools.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• U.S. Citizenship is required and ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and documentation of opto-mechanical and electro-mechanical systems across development and manufacturing.
• Create part/assembly models, drawings, and BOMs per AOX standards.
• Perform trade studies, design of experiments, and testing of parts and assemblies.
• Develop mechanical testing and qualification plans to meet system requirements.
• Collaborate with chief engineer, program management, and other teams to drive hardware design.
• Derive system-level requirements into mechanical designs.
• Support root cause analysis and quick resolution of production stops.
• Coordinate with engineering, program management, factory operations, supply chain and QA.

Skills

GD&T

Opto-mechanical

CAD software

Test fixtures

PLM tools

Top Secret clearance

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

Northrop Grumman AOX in Devens, MA seeks a Structural Engineer to design and document opto-mechanical and electro-mechanical systems for multiple projects. You will create models, drawings, and parts lists while performing trades studies and testing to meet stringent requirements.

You will work with cross-functional teams, drive hardware design under tight schedules, and ensure traceability to system-level requirements. Some travel is expected as part of program support.