Mechanical Design Engineer - Level 4 - Dulles
Listed on 2026-02-10
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Engineering Design & Technologists, Manufacturing Engineer
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE:
None
TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time
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.
Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Mechanical Design Engineer – Level 4 located in Dulles, VA, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.
The East Engineering organization is seeking a mid-level Mechanical Design Engineer to perform mechanical design tasks on one or more spacecraft systems or subsystems. The Mechanical Designer will work with other designers and engineers on Spacecraft Structures, Subsystems, Mechanisms, MGSE, or Proposals across the three business areas to develop and enhance critical technical capabilities that drive our businesses. Skills include, but not limited to, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing (GD&T), Engineering Drawings, and Design for Manufacturing.
This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Design of Spacecraft Structures, Mechanisms, Antenna and Payload placement of mechanical hardware from concept through integration and test all based on customer driven requirements.
Perform detailed design tasks using Creo Parametric Computer Aided Design (CAD) and other software tools to develop and document designs for manufacturing and ultimately assembly into spacecraft.
Produce Mechanical drawings and Model Based Designs (MBD’s) using industry standard GD&T processes.
Interface with Mechanical design and engineering teams to produce efficient and manufacturable spacecraft parts and assemblies.
Other duties as assigned
If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!
Basic QualificationsBachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience with associates degree.
No clearance required to start
Experience with performing mechanical tasks associated with design and manufacturing of aerospace structures.
Experience with Creo Parametric Computer Aided Design (CAD) software including use of skeletons, large assembly management, with piping and harness modules and drawing creation with GD&T.
Be eligible to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
Proficiency in Microsoft office suite.
Experience with spacecraft layout and design.
Experience with GD&T standards and preparation of manufacturing documentation.
Experience with MBD’s, Large Assembly management, Skeletons, piping and harness modules, 3D Printing, Design for Manufacturing, and hands-on hardware fabrication.
Experience with Blender or other animation software
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