Product Engineer - Level 3 - R10217447

About Northrop Grumman

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.

Product Engineer – Level 3 (Senior) – East Hartford, CT. 100% onsite; telecommute not accommodated. 9/80 schedule, every other Friday off. No relocation assistance available. Clearance type:
None (but must obtain and maintain U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret clearance).

• Production support engineering with respect to testing methods, procedures, problem solving, electro-optic assembly specification, yield issues, minor redesign of assemblies, analysis of customer returns, and optimizing device production relative to cost constraints.
• Assume responsibility for design transfer from engineering to production and usually support manufacturing operations.
• Self‑starter with ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast‑paced, highly technical environment.
• Work comfortably as part of an integrated team including technicians, engineers, program managers, and research scientists.
• Occasional domestic travel up to 10% of the time.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience. Consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Top‑Secret security clearance.
• Experience with opto‑mechanical alignment, assembly, bonding, and testing of precision fiber optics, micro‑optic, and small mechanical components.
• Experience with cable harness assembly and Electronics/PCBs.
• Detail oriented with desire to constantly improve the production environment, processes, and documentation.
• Experience creating production documentation and writing engineering change orders.
• Comfortable reviewing mechanical drawing schematics and checking Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Power point, Word).

• Master’s Degree and at least 4 plus years’ experience in Mechanical or Optical Engineering.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in an engineering development environment.
• Experienced CAD user (Solidworks preferred).
• Experienced MRP system user (SAP or Costpoint preferred).
• Active Top Secret SCI Clearance.

Primary Level Salary Range: $ – $. Candidates may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and long‑term incentives for senior positions. Benefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, visit

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• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing