Structural Opto-Mechanical Engineer – 25% Travel, TS Clearance Eligible

Northrop Grumman; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Structural Engineer for AOX in Devens, MA to design and document opto-mechanical systems across development and manufacturing stages. The role emphasizes tight collaboration with engineering, management, and suppliers to deliver on aggressive schedules while meeting high-precision requirements.

Ideal candidates bring a solid STEM background and hands-on experience with NX SOLIDWORKS/CREO, GD&T, and test fixture design, with capacity to travel as needed and maintain

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with eight years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing, design, and drawing practices including GD&T.
• Experience with opto-mechanical systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with test fixture design and development.
• Experience in CAD systems: NX CAD, SolidWorks or CREO.
• Experience with product lifecycle and configuration management tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and documentation of opto-mechanical and electro-mechanical systems on multiple projects through all phases of development and manufacturing.
• Create part and assembly models, detailed drawings, and associated parts lists in accordance with AOX drawing standards.
• Perform trade studies, design of experiments, and testing of parts and assemblies.
• Develop and execute mechanical testing and qualification plans to meet system requirements.
• Collaborate with the chief engineer and program management to drive hardware design on tight schedules.
• Derive system-level requirements into mechanical designs.
• Support root cause analysis and resolve production line issues.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams across engineering, management, factory operations, and supply chain.

Skills

GD&T

Opto-mechanical

CAD NX

SolidWorks

CREO

Communications

Education

STEM degree

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX CAD

SolidWorks

CREO

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Structural Engineer for AOX in Devens, MA to design and document opto-mechanical systems across development and manufacturing stages. The role emphasizes tight collaboration with engineering, management, and suppliers to deliver on aggressive schedules while meeting high-precision requirements.

Ideal candidates bring a solid STEM background and hands-on experience with NX SOLIDWORKS/CREO, GD&T, and test fixture design, with capacity to travel as needed and maintain