Principal Mechanical Engineer

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Baltimore, MD, USA
In-Office
99K-148K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Lead design and support of cooling, vibration, and system test equipment for environmental stress screening. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, develop schedules, assess technical risks, write and maintain design specifications, and support integration, maintenance, and repair of test systems. Requires clearance eligibility and US citizenship.
Summary Generated by Built In
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal Mechanical Engineer based out of Baltimore, MD.

What You’ll Get to Do:

The candidate for this position will join our Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) Engineering Team, within the Test Design Solutions Group, to develop solutions to support environmental, thermal, and vibration testing.

Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Design, build and support equipment cooling, vibration, and system test designs

  • Cross-collaborate with internal and external customers to gather requirements and provide solutions to meet those requirements

  • Determine task schedules and levels of effort needed to meet program goals

  • Communicate technical capabilities and risks associated with solutions to internal and external stakeholders

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:

Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience, master’s degree with 3 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

  • U.S Citizenship is required.

  • Ability to obtain/maintain an active US Government Secret Clearance

  • A current/active clearance is not required to be considered for the position, but a final clearance is required to start

  • 5 years of experience with writing and maintaining design specifications

  • 5 years of proficiency with mechanical CAD design tools such as Siemens NX, SolidWorks, or similar

  • 5 years of experience with test design, maintenance, and repair of cooling and vibration test systems

  • 3 years of experience interpreting electrical schematics and interconnect diagrams

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Active US Government Secret clearance

  • Advanced degrees in Mechanical Engineering, or related technical fields.

  • Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)

  • Experience with designing cooling systems that use refrigerant and/or liquid cooling

  • Experience with integration of hardware

  • Experience with MIL-STD-810 (Environmental Test Methods)

  • Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills including experience presenting at design reviews and customer/stakeholder briefings

  • Ability to obtain EPA Section 608 Universal Certification

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 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: $98,900.00 - $148,300.00

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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 5 years of experience, or Master's with 3 years; or an additional 4 years experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government Secret clearance
  • 5 years experience writing and maintaining design specifications
  • 5 years proficiency with mechanical CAD design tools such as Siemens NX, SolidWorks, or similar
  • 5 years experience with test design, maintenance, and repair of cooling and vibration test systems
  • 3 years experience interpreting electrical schematics and interconnect diagrams
  • Active U.S. Government Secret clearance
  • Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field
  • Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)
  • Experience designing cooling systems using refrigerant and/or liquid cooling
  • Experience with hardware integration
  • Experience with MIL-STD-810 (Environmental Test Methods)
  • Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including presenting at design reviews and briefings
  • Ability to obtain EPA Section 608 Universal Certification

Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
HQ: Charlotte, North Carolina
85,636 Employees

What We Do

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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