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Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation

2027 Associate Mechanical Engineer/Mechanical Engineer - Dulles VA

United States-Virginia-Dulles Posted today $69,400

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About the role

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None 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 an Associate Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical Engineer to join our team! This position will be located in Dulles, VA. In this position, you will perform duties contributing to Integration and Test (I&T) activities for space vehicle systems and their supporting hardware. You could support and/or be responsible for developing test procedures, processes, software, support hardware designs etc. that adhere to the requirements for the space vehicle being tested. 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 ensure the safety of the space flight hardware at all times. 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. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. Basic Qualifications for Associate Mechanical Engineer: A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must: • Be completing or has completed their Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution. • Be majoring in or having majored in a Mechanical Engineering or related field • Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) Basic Qualifications for Mechanical Engineer: A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must: • Be completing or has completed their Master’s Degree from an accredited institution. • Be majoring in or having majored in a Mechanical Engineering or related field • Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) • Ability to perform structural engineering tasks associated with analysis, design, and/or testing of structures. Preferred Qualifications: • Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 Primary Level Salary Range: $69,400.00 - $104,000.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00 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 experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as

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