Aerospace Mechanical Design Engineer | DoD Clearance

Job Summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Mechanical Design Engineer (Level
2) or Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (Level
3) for its Test and Evaluation organization at the Engineering Design Center and Lab Operations. The position is located in Oklahoma City and Tinker Air Force Base, OK.

Oklahoma City and Tinker Air Force Base, OK

• Develop 3D CAD models, detail part, assembly, and integration drawings
• Coordinate and liaison of mechanical engineering designs through procurement and manufacturing processes
• Coordinate and liaison of electrical design integration and assembly
• Lead and coordinate hardware integration in a laboratory environment
• Develop documentation in support of designs and product lifecycle management
• Support troubleshooting and system verification in a lab setting
• Thrive in a dynamic work environment with high expectations and collaborative/team settings across all levels

Mechanical Design Engineer (Level
2)

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years of related professional/military experience, OR Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related professional/military experience
• Active DoD Secret or higher clearance with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled in Continuous Evaluation
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time
• Experience developing mechanical designs using tools such as CATIA V5, Solid Works, NX, AutoCAD, or similar design software tools

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (Level
3)

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related professional/military experience, OR Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related experience, OR Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related experience
• Active DoD Secret or higher clearance with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled in Continuous Evaluation
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time
• Experience developing mechanical designs using tools such as CATIA V5, Solid Works, NX, AutoCAD, or similar design software tools

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field
• Professional experience in aerospace and defense
• Active Top Secret clearance
• Active Program access
• Mechanical design experience using CATIA V5
• Experience with PLM systems
• Experience in additive manufacturing or 3D print design and technologies
• Hardware integration experience in a laboratory environment
• Demonstrated experience working in a dynamic environment with competing priorities

Level 2: $68,200.00 – $
Level 3: $84,700.00 – $

Northrop Grumman provides health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business. Employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and for higher level positions, long‑term incentive awards.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, made 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, visit