2026 Assoc Eng Mechanical- Dulles VA

Relocation assistance may be available. Top Secret clearance required for start. U.S. citizenship is required.

About the role

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work.

In this position, you will perform duties contributing to Integration and Test (I&T) activities for space vehicle systems and their supporting hardware. You could support and/or be responsible for developing test procedures, processes, software, and support hardware designs that adhere to the requirements for the space vehicle being tested. Tasks may include testing space flight hardware where the systems under test are well understood, and the test constraints and hazards are identified to ensure the safety of the space flight hardware at all times. Test results will be analyzed, and determinations made by the operator to ensure that the space flight hardware is both healthy and operating as expected.

You must be knowledgeable in aerospace systems, spacecraft subsystems design, or mission operations. You will be working in a team environment where the team will be responsible for all I&T activities for the space vehicle being tested.

Responsibilities

• Develop test procedures, processes, software, and support hardware designs for space vehicle systems.
• Test space flight hardware while ensuring safety and adherence to test constraints and hazards.
• Analyze test results to determine the health and operational status of space flight hardware.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment responsible for all Integration and Test (I&T) activities.

Qualifications

Associate Mechanical Engineer

• Completing or has completed a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is required).

Mechanical Engineer

• Completing or has completed a Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is required).
• Ability to perform structural engineering tasks associated with analysis, design, and/or testing of structures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum overall GPA of 3.7.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay.
• Annual bonuses designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results.
• Long Term Incentives for eligible employees in Vice President or Director positions.

Pay

The salary range represents a general guideline; Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers, such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for additional compensation including overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses.