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Electromechanical Engineer - Level 2
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · 🇺🇸 United States-California-Redondo Beach
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About the role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret 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. This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking an Electromechanical Engineer - Level 2 to join the Vehicle Engineering Directorate within Western Region Engineering. This position is located onsite in Redondo Beach, CA. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: • Perform Electromechanical engineering on multiple projects through all phases of development and manufacturing • Develop technical specifications, conceptual designs, trade studies, detail designs, procedures, assembly, testing, and reports • Assist with technical data packages including fabrication, source control, and assembly drawings in accordance with internal drawing standards • Perform engineering analysis to validate design solutions with respect to technical performance, environmental durability, manufacturability, schedule and cost • Support the on-time execution of development programs by proactively mitigating risks and pursuing opportunities • Assist with internal design reviews, provide, and incorporate feedback from reviewers and management • Employ strong interpersonal and communication skills while contributing to an integrated product team • Demonstrate accountability to obtain results and contribute to organizational objectives Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 2 years of relevant experience or Master’s degree in STEM discipline • Must have active SCI access at the time of application or an active Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company, prior to the start date • Experience with mechanisms design, Electromechanical or opto-mechanical • Experience with Creo, SolidWorks, NX, or CATIA V5/3DExp industry CAD software Preferred Qualifications: • M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM technical discipline • Experience with the design, development, analysis, and verification of moving mechanical assemblies (e.g. mechanisms or electro-mechanical products) for space applications • Proficiency with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T) • Experience working on Special Access Programs • Active U.S. Government TS/SCI clearance #LosAngelesSpace #SpaceEngJobs #SpaceGNCJobs #SPEnhancedERAP Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's exper