Electromechanical Engineer Level 2 - Electronics Packaging - Linthicum

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
## Description

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 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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in space technology. Join our collaborative team of passionate engineers designing and building mission-critical space sensor payload hardware enabling national security and scientific advancements. We foster a culture where your expertise is valued and your growth is supported every day through purposeful innovation and leadership.

Position Summary

We seek an early career Electro-Mechanical Engineer – Level 2  to join our team within the Intelligence Systems Business Unit. The successful candidate will learn to lead mechanical design, analysis, integration, and testing activities for a variety of RF, EO, Digital, and Power designs supporting multiple high-profile satellite programs. This role is ideal for a motivated, self-starting, detail-oriented, strategic engineer who thrives in fast-paced environments and is eager to work with a multidisciplinary team of mechanical peers, electrical, and systems engineers. This role will be worked out of  Linthicum, MD.

The ideal candidate will support development, design, fabrication, and test of various space sensor hardware work products across different program efforts.  The qualified candidate will work with a diverse and talented team of engineers developing innovative and cost-effective systems that support a broad range of products and business areas across the lifecycle of a program from concept design through hardware integration and test efforts.  The candidate will support the design of space hardware that could include design and support equipment for antennas, electro-optical sensors, and supporting electronics chassis assemblies such as processors and receivers.

Typical roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Responsible for all aspects of hardware development. This will encompass all phases of design, including the concept and detailed design phase, CAD modeling efforts, documentation release, fabrication, integration, factory support and testing.
- Responsible for understanding technical performance of mechanical requirements of space program hardware or subsystems of major satellite programs to assure cost, schedule and technical performance is achieved.
- Present technical solutions and technical data at milestone reviews.
- Research and develop procedures, methods, and tools for testing space hardware conformance to documented and derived system requirements.
- Ability to successfully read and interpret schematics, block diagrams, sketches, oral and written instructions, manufacturer's specifications/operation manuals, and analyze hardware configurations.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a cross-functional team with other engineers, management, and contractors.
- Troubleshoot hardware issues and/or nonconformances during integration and test and provide suggestions for improvement and optimization.

Basic Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 2 years of engineering experience; Master’s degree in STEM.
- Proven proficiency with mechanical hardware design in RF/EO sensor or antenna assemblies, including electro-mechanical subsystems and electronic packaging
- Expert-level use of 3D CAD tools (Creo, Siemens NX)
- Demonstrated ability to work independently without appreciable direction, setting and meeting technical goals aligned with program objectives
- Ability to develop clear and concise documentation and review materials
- No clearance required to start but must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience with electronics packaging and design, inclusive of Printed Wiring Board (PWB) and Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) design and oversight
- Ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment where multiple projects are being developed and deployed simultaneously
- Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
- Active, in scope DoD Top Secret or SCI clearance

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Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00

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.

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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.