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Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking an Opto-Mechanical Engineer - Level 3/4 to join the Vehicle Engineering Directorate within Western Region Engineering. This position is located onsite in Redondo Beach, CA.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Perform opto-mechanical engineering on multiple projects through all phases of development and manufacturing
- Conduct technical specifications, conceptual designs, trade studies, detail designs, procedures, assembly, testing, and reports
- Assist with technical data packages including fabrication, source control, and assembly drawings in accordance with internal drawing standards
- Perform engineering analysis to validate design solutions with respect to technical performance, environmental durability, manufacturability, schedule and cost
- Support the on-time execution of development programs by proactively mitigating risks and pursuing opportunities
- Assist with internal design reviews, provide, and incorporate feedback from reviewers and management
- Employ strong interpersonal and communication skills while contributing to an integrated product team
- Demonstrate accountability to obtain results and contribute to organizational objectives
This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.
Basic Qualifications Opto-Mechanical Engineer - Level 3:
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree in STEM with 3 years of relevant experience; OR PhD in STEM with 1 year of relevant experience
- Must have active SCI access at the time of application or an active Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company, prior to the start date
- Experience with electromechanical, opto-mechanical, or mechanisms design
- Experience with Creo, Solidworks, NX, or CATIA V5/3dExp industry CAD software
Basic Qualifications Opto-Mechanical Engineer - Level 4:
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree in STEM with 6 years of relevant experience; OR PhD in STEM with 4 years of relevant experience
- Must have active SCI access at the time of application or an active Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company, prior to the start date
- Experience with electromechanical, opto-mechanical, or mechanisms design
- Experience with Creo, Solidworks, NX, or CATIA V5/3dExp industry CAD software
Preferred Qualifications:
- M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM technical discipline
- Experience with the design, development, analysis, and verification of opto-mechanical or mechanized or electro-mechanical products
- Proficiency with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T)
- Experience working on Special Access Programs
- Active U.S. Government TS/SCI clearance
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years relevant experience OR Master's with 3 years OR PhD with 1 year (Level 3)
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years relevant experience OR Master's with 6 years OR PhD with 4 years (Level 4)
- Active SCI access at time of application or active Top-Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI access prior to start
- Experience with electromechanical, opto-mechanical, or mechanisms design
- Experience with Creo, SolidWorks, NX, or CATIA V5/3dExp CAD software
- U.S. Citizenship (required for government clearance positions)
- Experience with design, development, analysis, and verification of opto-mechanical or electro-mechanical products
- Proficiency with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T)
- Experience working on Special Access Programs
- Active U.S. Government TS/SCI clearance
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The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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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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