Test Design Mechanical Engineer​/Principal Test Design Mechanical Engineer - R10231683

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

No clearance required for start. Clearance type:
Secret.

Travel required:

Yes, 10% of the time.

Northrop Grumman offers opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives worldwide. We seek innovators with bold ideas and a pioneering spirit to join our design community, spanning Hardware, Firmware, Software, Mechanical Design, Systems Engineering, and Program Management.

This position is based in Waynesboro, VA and will be 100% on-site.

• Design creative and flexible solutions with a motivated team of experts
• Automated Handling Equipment
• Power/Cooling Monitor and Control
• Interface Panel Layouts
• RF radiating receivers (RF Hats)
• Console Design
• Fixture Design and Modification
• Component Design
• Electromechanical integration
• Thermodynamic Loading and cooling
• Requirements verification
• Support investigation, resolution, and documentation of product anomalies
• Understand Design to Cost

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience, or master’s degree with 0 years in STEM fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Ability to obtain/maintain an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance
• Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)
• Experience reading and interpreting schematics, block diagrams and sketches
• Experience in panel design, cable design, and assembly layouts
• Experience with lab test equipment (e.g., DMM and O-Scopes)

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, master’s degree with 3 years, or Ph.D. with 1 year in STEM fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Ability to obtain/maintain an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance
• Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)
• Experience reading and interpreting schematics, block diagrams and sketches
• Experience in panel design, cable design, and assembly layouts
• Experience with lab test equipment (e.g., DMM and O-Scopes)

• Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline
• 2+ years in hardware packaging design
• 3D CAD modeling proficiency with NX 10
• Basic knowledge of thermal and structural analysis and circuit card design
• Experience with cooling systems
• Experience with pneumatic and electronic automation controls
• Proficiency in GD&T
• Experience in mechanical and/or electromechanical system design
• Experience with Design for Manufacture (DFM)
• Hands‑on troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis
• Experience with PLC/HMI Software (e.g., RS View, RS Logix 5000)
• Panel Layout experience
• Technical Lead experience (Senior Principal)
• Active Secret clearance

Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and more.

Primary Level: $72,100 - $108,100. Secondary Level: $89,400 - $134,200.

Estimated 20 days from posting date.

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.