Staff Electromechanical Engineer

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Aurora, CO, USA
In-Office
177K-266K Annually
Expert/Leader
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Design, integrate, and verify electromechanical hardware systems for defense applications. Produce and update drawings, support rack-and-stack and shelter deployments, perform system-level testing and troubleshooting, and document design changes. Work with power, RF, and fiber-optic signals, support field installation events, and collaborate across cross-functional teams to ensure hardware meets requirements and validation plans.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Staff Electromechanical Engineer to join our team. This position is based in Aurora, Colorado.

The selected candidate for this role will bring a strong background in computer hardware design and integration, with a focus on understanding how changes in requirements impact hardware designs. This role will involve working on systems that utilize diverse electrical signals including power, RF, and fiber optics. A successful candidate will have experience that includes hardware design, integration, and functionality verification.

The selected candidate will be someone who can successfully:

  • Collaborate on the design and integration of hardware systems ensuring adherence to changing requirements and specifications.

  • Create/Review/Update drawings, support equipment moves, rack and stack of equipment and integration of computer equipment into a shelter for deployment.

  • Experience/interest in power/cooling or site construction and traveling to support installation and configuration events would be a plus.

  • Participate in system-level testing and verification processes, ensuring hardware meets all specified requirements and standards.

  • Conduct troubleshooting and modifications on existing hardware designs to enhance performance and reliability.

  • Utilize clear technical writing to document design alterations, prepare status reports, and develop design specifications and validation plans.

  • Maintain a proactive attitude in meetings with cross-functional teams, demonstrating initiative and professionalism while engaging with colleagues and stakeholders.

  • Position may require occasional travel to support field activities and hardware deployment.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 12+ years of relevant experience, Master’s degree in a STEM field with 10+ years of relevant experience, OR PhD in a STEM field with 8+ years of relevant experience required.

  • Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access.

  • Experience with hardware design and integration processes.

  • Demonstrated knowledge of the impacts of requirement changes on hardware design.

  • Familiarity with power, RF, and fiber electrical signal principles and applications.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with complex system architectures and hardware validation procedures.

  • Knowledge of electronic components and their applications in communication systems.

  • Previous experience in a fast-paced engineering environment with a focus on field support operations is desirable.

  • Applied electrical, electronic and mechanical principles to components and systems, including assembly, analysis, and documentation of results; construction of developmental assemblies, sub-assemblies and components; and quality testing. Supports and participates in the design, test, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems.

  • Experience with agile programs.

Primary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $265,600.00

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 a STEM field with 12+ years, Master's with 10+ years, or PhD with 8+ years of relevant experience
  • Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
  • Ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access
  • Experience with hardware design and integration processes
  • Demonstrated knowledge of impacts of requirement changes on hardware design
  • Familiarity with power, RF, and fiber electrical signal principles and applications
  • Willingness/ability to travel approximately 10% to support field activities and hardware deployment
  • Experience with complex system architectures and hardware validation procedures
  • Knowledge of electronic components and their applications in communication systems
  • Previous field support operations experience in fast-paced engineering environments
  • Applied electrical, electronic and mechanical principles to component and system assembly, analysis, and testing
  • Experience with agile programs

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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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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