Staff Electromechanical Engineer

About the role

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
• CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
• CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
• TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

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 — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions.

By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support you by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a Staff Electromechanical Engineer with the desire to learn new technologies to join our innovative Software Technologies Organization to help develop, enhance and maintain software on cutting edge products and systems. Candidates will work collaboratively with electrical, mechanical, materials, and manufacturing engineering to support the design and manufacture of innovative technology.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Staff Electromechanical Engineer based out of Linthicum, MD.

Summary of Role

As a Staff Electromechanical Engineer within the Materials Analysis Organization you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Through our designs and development of new and innovative technologies, we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter.

Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning and a culture of automation.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Apply electrical, electronic, mechanical, and material principles to components and systems, including assembly, analysis, and documentation of results. Work with engineers of varying experiences levels to help improve design skills and knowledge; participate on a team of multidisciplined engineers to identify innovative solutions to complex mechanical, electrical, and materials problems.
• Work with senior engineers to organize and prioritize tasks to accomplish project milestones within schedule and budgetary constraints.
• Identify innovative opportunities for process improvements that both meet the Northrop Grumman quality requirements but allow for quick turn rapid prototyping.
• Support and participate in the design, test, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems.
• Supports supplier quality audits as an acting SME in material disciplines that impact electromechanical systems, including brazing, soldering, additive manufacturing, PWB fabrication, GD&T, inspection, etc.
• Collaborate with suppliers, production, testing, electrical, systems, and quality teams to troubleshoot design and manufacturing issues.
• Awareness and interest in Engineering for quality, specifically AS9100, AS9102, and other quality specifications and their impact on design, material selection, and performance.
• Participate in and oversee the maintenance of the Common Radar Module (CRM) tool, ensuring its compliance to Vita standards, and incorporating feedback from the design community. Mentor individuals to expand knowledge of CRM maintenance.

Additional information

This position is contingent upon the ability to obtain an active U.S Government Secret Clearance or the successful transfer of an active US Government Secret Clearance prior to start.

Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Electromechanical Engineer

• Bachelor’s Degree with 12 years of experience, master’s degree with 10 years of experience, Ph.D. with 8 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• U.S Citizenship is required
• Ability to obtain/maintain a US Government Secret Clearance prior to starting
• A current/active clearance is not required to be considered for the position, but a final clearance is required to start
• 12 years of experience with PWB/CCA design and signal routing, including chip-scale packaging technologies and substrate\PWB layout
• 12 years of working knowledge of materials, specifications, manufacturing processes and design tools.
• 12 years of familiarity with NX or other 3D modeling software; familiarity with developing and maintaining NX or other 3D modeling software template design files.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related technical fields.
• A current/active US Government Secret/Top Secret Clearance or higher
• Proficiency with ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and ASME Y14.100 engineering drawing practices
• Familiarity with thermal and structural analysis considerations. Familiarity with additive manufacturing, brazing, corrosion, PWB design, and the material implications on the design process.
• Experience in technical leadership for a cross-functional team
• Strong familiarity with MIL-spec and industry standard components for aerospace and defense applications.
• System level thinker capable of developing system solutions while simultaneously paying critical attention to lower-level design specifics.
• Familiarity across spectrum of system and platform environmental (land, air, sea, etc) requirements

Pay and benefits

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following

Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.

• Our Values.
• The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values.
• They describe our company as we want it to be.
• We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values.
• We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.

Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.

Primary Level Salary Range

$108,800.00 - $163,200.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, 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.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.