Electromechanical Engineer or Principal Electromechanical Engineer

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 - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking an Electromechanical Engineer or Principal Electromechanical Engineer to join our team. This position can be based out of Linthicum MD, Fairfax VA, or Morrisville NC.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on the design and integration of hardware systems ensuring adherence to changing requirements and specifications.
• Finalize/update drawings, support equipment moves, rack and stack of equipment and integration of compute equipment into a shelter for deployment.
• Participate in system-level testing and verification processes, ensuring hardware meets all specified requirements and standards.
• Conduct troubleshooting and modifications on existing hardware designs to enhance performance and reliability.
• Utilize clear technical writing to document design alterations, prepare status reports, and develop design specifications and validation plans.
• Maintain a proactive attitude in meetings with cross-functional teams, demonstrating initiative and professionalism while engaging with colleagues and stakeholders.

Position may require occasional travel to support field activities and hardware deployment. Experience/interest in power/cooling or site construction and traveling to support installation and configuration events would be a plus. CONUS and OCONUS travel possible.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance required at the time of application.
• Experience with hardware design and integration processes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the impacts of requirement changes on hardware design.
• Familiarity with power, RF, and fiber electrical signal principles and applications.

Qualifications

Electromechanical Engineer: Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 2+ years of relevant experience, OR Master's degree in a STEM field.

Principal Electromechanical Engineer: Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 5+ years of relevant experience, OR Master's degree in a STEM field with 3+ years of relevant experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with complex system architectures and hardware validation procedures.
• Knowledge of electronic components and their applications in communication systems.
• Previous experience in a fast-paced engineering environment with a focus on field support operations is desirable.

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $137,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $171,000.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, 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.

Benefits

Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.