Test Design Mechanical Engineer / Principal Test Design Mechanical Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Waynesboro (VA); On-site; USD 72,100 - 108,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

9/80 Work Schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is looking for a Mechanical Engineer/Principal in Waynesboro, VA to work on innovative systems that impact lives globally. The role includes designing creative solutions, supporting investigations, and ensuring design cost effectiveness.

Ideal candidates should possess a degree in STEM disciplines and experience in panel and cable design. A Secret clearance capability is essential. Attractive benefits include health and savings plans, paid time off, and a 9/80 work schedule, among others.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience, or master's degree with 0 years in STEM fields.
• Ability to obtain/maintain U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• Experience reading and interpreting schematics.

Responsibilities

• Design creative solutions with a motivated team.
• Support investigation and resolution of product anomalies.
• Understand Design to Cost.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret schematics

Panel design

Cable design

Assembly layouts

3D CAD modeling proficiency with NX 10

Hands-on troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Tools

DMM

O-Scopes

PLC/HMI Software (RS View, RS Logix 5000)

Job description

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance Required

No clearance required for start. Clearance type: Secret.

Travel

Travel required: Yes, 10% of the time.

Description

Northrop Grumman offers opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives worldwide. We seek innovators with bold ideas and a pioneering spirit to join our design community, spanning Hardware, Firmware, Software, Mechanical Design, Systems Engineering, and Program Management.

Location

This position is based in Waynesboro, VA and will be 100% on-site.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Design creative and flexible solutions with a motivated team of experts
• Automated Handling Equipment
• Power/Cooling Monitor and Control
• Interface Panel Layouts
• RF radiating receivers (RF Hats)
• Console Design
• Fixture Design and Modification
• Component Design
• Electromechanical integration
• Thermodynamic Loading and cooling
• Requirements verification
• Support investigation, resolution, and documentation of product anomalies
• Understand Design to Cost

Basic Qualifications for Mechanical Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience, or master’s degree with 0 years in STEM fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Ability to obtain/maintain an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance
• Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)
• Experience reading and interpreting schematics, block diagrams and sketches
• Experience in panel design, cable design, and assembly layouts
• Experience with lab test equipment (e.g., DMM and O-Scopes)

Basic Qualifications for Principal Mechanical Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, master’s degree with 3 years, or Ph.D. with 1 year in STEM fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Ability to obtain/maintain an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance
• Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)
• Experience reading and interpreting schematics, block diagrams and sketches
• Experience in panel design, cable design, and assembly layouts
• Experience with lab test equipment (e.g., DMM and O-Scopes)

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline
• 2+ years in hardware packaging design
• 3D CAD modeling proficiency with NX 10
• Basic knowledge of thermal and structural analysis and circuit card design
• Experience with cooling systems
• Experience with pneumatic and electronic automation controls
• Proficiency in GD&T
• Experience in mechanical and/or electromechanical system design
• Experience with Design for Manufacture (DFM)
• Hands‑on troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis
• Experience with PLC/HMI Software (e.g., RS View, RS Logix 5000)
• Panel Layout experience
• Technical Lead experience (Senior Principal)
• Active Secret clearance

Benefits

Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and more.

Salary Range

Primary Level: $72,100 - $108,100. Secondary Level: $89,400 - $134,200.

Application Period

Estimated 20 days from posting date.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance.