Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Engineer Mechanical to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This role is located in Melbourne, FL.
In this role, the successful candidate will research, plan, design and develop mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Apply research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review, track, and modify test station design documents as necessary.
- Generate and track Bill of Materials (BOMs), schedule, and execution of test station development
- Coordinate with a multi-discipline team (supply chain, operations, QA, etc.) to ensure a quality product is built and remains on schedule and within budget
- Develop and perform Acceptance Test Procedures for test stations.
- Develop, integrate and document Laboratory systems,
We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
Basic Qualifications:
Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline AND 2 years of related professional/military experience OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 0 years of related professional/military experience, OR a STEM Ph.D. AND 0 years of related professional/military experience
Must have an active U.S. Government Secret (or higher) clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company
Must have knowledge of NX Design tool or other Mechanical design tools.
Must have understanding of test engineering concepts
Preferred Qualifications:
- MS in Mechanical/Systems/STEM Engineering
- Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance (or higher)
- Experience with test equipment, such as, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, power supplies, etc
- Experience with test station design and development
- Experience with creating and maintaining BOMs (Bill of Materials)
- Experience developing and executing ATPs (Acceptance Test Procedures)
- Experience as Mechanical Designer
- Manufacturing/liaison support experience is also desired to support build and installation of assemblies as well as testing of aircraft systems.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline AND 2 years related experience OR Master/PhD in STEM AND 0 years related experience
- Active U.S. Government Secret (or higher) clearance with background investigation within past 6 years or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable time
- Knowledge of NX Design tool or other mechanical design tools
- Understanding of test engineering concepts
- MS in Mechanical/Systems/STEM Engineering
- Experience with test equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, power supplies)
- Experience with test station design and development
- Experience creating and maintaining Bill of Materials (BOMs)
- Experience developing and executing Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs)
- Mechanical designer experience and manufacturing/liaison support experience
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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