2027 Associate Structural Engineer / Structural Engineer - Dulles VA or McLean VA

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.

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.

A career at Northrop Grumman is unique. Sure, you’ll learn new skills, explore our enterprise, network with experts, connect with thought leaders, and finish with a resume that opens doors. But you’ll gain something even more valuable: pride in what you’ve done. Join us and launch your career. We’ll support you with training and our shared vision of global security.

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Structural Engineer or Structural Engineer to join the Space Systems Sector. This position will be onsite in Dulles, VA or McLean, VA.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Mechanical Systems Engineering team is looking for an early career engineer to assist an experienced team of mechanical engineers with the mechanical, systems, structural, and design engineering of spacecraft systems and subsystems.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Work on spacecraft mechanical hardware from requirements all the way through integration and test
• Perform detailed design tasks using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and other software tools to develop and document designs for manufacturing and ultimately assembly into spacecraft
• Interface and communicate with customers, program and functional management, other spacecraft engineering disciplines, and component suppliers
• Develop test plans and procedures and support structural testing at the component and spacecraft levels
• Expected to be self-motivated and provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems under general supervision

Basic Qualifications for Associate Engineer:

• A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:
  • Be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s from an accredited institution
  • Be majoring in or having majored in a STEM related field.
  • Be able to obtain and maintain a US security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
  • Ability to travel (<10%)

Basic Qualifications for Engineer:

A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

• Be completing or has completed their Master's from an accredited institution
• Be majoring in or having majored in a STEM related field.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a US security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
• Ability to travel (<10%)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with the fundamentals of spacecraft (or similar hardware) to include layout, design, and build
• Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software, preferably Creo Parametric
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) standards and preparation of manufacturing documentation
• Experience with 3D printing, design for manufacturing, and hands-on hardware fabrication
• Experience with aerospace materials, including composites
• Active TS and/or TS/SCI Clearance

Associate Structural Engineer Salary - Dulles and McLean, VA

$76,200 - $114,400

Structural Engineer Salary - Dulles and McLean, VA

$91,800 - $137,600

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.