Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical Engineer to join our team! This position will be located in Dulles, VA.
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, support hardware designs etc. that adhere to the requirements for the space vehicle being tested. Tasks may include testing space flight hardware where it is expected that the systems under test are well understood and the test constraints and hazards 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.
This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
Basic Qualifications for Associate Mechanical Engineer:
A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:
- Be completing or has completed their Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution.
- Be majoring in or having majored in a Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
Basic Qualifications for Mechanical Engineer:
A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:
- Be completing or has completed their Master’s Degree from an accredited institution.
- Be majoring in or having majored in a Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
- Ability to perform structural engineering tasks associated with analysis, design, and/or testing of structures.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum overall GPA of 3.0
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution for the Associate Mechanical Engineer level
- Master's degree from an accredited institution for the Mechanical Engineer level
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to perform structural engineering tasks involving analysis, design, and/or testing of structures
- Minimum overall GPA of 3.0
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Many sites offer a 9/80 schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexible/telework options where program needs allow. Paid parental and caregiver leave are prominently featured, with recent enhancements for the delivering parent.
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