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Mechanical Engineer Level 2 or Level 3

Job in Gilbert, Maricopa County, Arizona, 85233, USA
Listing for: Northrop Grumman
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-16
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 72000 - 134000 USD Yearly USD 72000.00 134000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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’s Space Sector is seeking a Mechanical Engineer – Level 2 or Level 3 to join our team in Gilbert, AZ
.

In this position as a Mechanical Engineer – Level 2 or Level 3 you will perform duties contributing to Integration and Test (I&T) activities for space vehicle systems and their supporting hardware. I&T Mechanical Engineers coordinate and oversee mechanical build and production operations performed by the technical staff. You could support and/or be responsible for developing test procedures, processes, support hardware designs, etc.

that adhere to the requirements for the space vehicle being tested. for all I&T activities for the space vehicle being tested

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Tasks may include testing space flight hardware where it is expected that the systems under test are well understood and the test constraints and hazards identified to always ensure the safety of the space flight hardware.
  • Test results will be analyzed and determinations made by the operator to ensure that the space flight hardware is both healthy and operating as expected.
  • You must be knowledgeable in aerospace systems, spacecraft subsystems design, or mission operations.
  • You will be working in a team environment where the team will be responsible for all I&T activities for the space vehicle being tested
  • Other duties as assigned
This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or Level
3. Basic Qualifications For Level 2
  • Bachelor’s Degree in STEM
    - Science, Technology, Engineering, Math or related area and 2 years of related experience OR Master’s Degree and 0 years of experience
  • Requires the ability obtain and maintain an Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance
  • Experience in one or more of the following areas; integration, test, mechanical operations, or manufacturing
Basic Qualifications For Level 3
  • Bachelor’s Degree in STEM
    - Science, Technology, Engineering, Math or related area and 5 years of related experience OR Master’s Degree and 3 years of experience.
  • Experience in one or more of the following areas; integration, test, mechanical operations, or manufacturing
  • Requires the ability to obtain and maintain an Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
  • Active Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance
  • Previous experience in space vehicle I&T
  • Demonstrated ability/desire to lead a team of less experienced engineers
  • Practical experience with 5S/FOD, ESD and Six Sigma and/or Lean manufacturing techniques
  • Experience with design modeling and drawing efforts using 3-D modeling tools
  • Experience with flight spacecraft testing

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