Principal/Senior Principal Electromechanical Design Engineer

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Principal/Senior Principal Electromechanical Design Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Linthicum, Maryland and will require 100% on-site work.

What You'll Get to Do:

• Design, prototyping and production support of state-of-the-art RF, digital, and mixed signal multi-chip modules (MCMs), Printed Wiring Boards (PWBs), and Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) using various substrate materials and chip-scale packaging technologies

• Collaboration within a cross-functional Integrated Product Team (IPT);  effective and timely communication with peers in adjacent functions, including electrical design, systems engineering, thermal analysis, structural analysis, drafting, supply chain management and manufacturing.

• Organizing and prioritizing tasks to accomplish project milestones within schedule and budgetary constraints.

• Providing technical leadership and mentoring to less experienced personnel.

This position may be filled as a Principal Electromechanical Design Engineer or a Senior Principal Electromechanical Design Engineer.

This position is contingent upon contract award and the ability to obtain an active DoD Secret Clearance or the successful transfer of an active DoD Secret Clearance prior to start.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Electromechanical Design Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, a master’s degree with 3 years of experience or a PhD with 1 year of experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical fields. Will consider 4 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement

• U.S Citizenship is required.

• The ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Active Secret clearance.

• A current/active clearance is not required to be considered for the position, but a final clearance is required to start

• Experience with PWB/CCA design and signal routing, including chip-scale packaging technologies and substrate\PWB layout

• Working knowledge of materials, specifications, manufacturing processes and design tools utilized for multi-chip modules, PWBs and CCAs

• Proficient with AutoCAD and/or Xpedition software

• Familiarity with NX or other 3D modeling software

Basic Qualifications Senior Principal Electromechanical Design Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, a master’s degree with 6 years of experience or a PhD with 4 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical fields. Will consider 4 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement.

• U.S Citizenship is required.

• The ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Active Secret clearance.

• A current/active clearance is not required to be considered for the position, but a final clearance is required to start

• Experience with PWB/CCA design and signal routing, including chip-scale packaging technologies and substrate\PWB layout

• Working knowledge of materials, specifications, manufacturing processes and design tools utilized for multi-chip modules, PWBs and CCAs

• Proficient with AutoCAD and/or Xpedition software

• Familiarity with NX or other 3D modeling software

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical fields.

• A current/active DoD Secret Clearance or higher

• Proficiency with ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and ASME Y14.100 engineering drawing practices

• Familiarity with thermal and structural analysis considerations, methodologies, and software tools

• Experience with hands-on assembly and testing of prototype electronic hardware

• Experience in a technical leadership role on a cross-functional product development team

• Experience routing RF signals

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.

Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.

Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.