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Engineer Electromechanical

4 days ago Rolling Meadows, IL

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SCITRAVEL: No 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 continue to push the boundaries of possible across space systems. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible.
This Electromechanical Engineering position is an engineering support role located in Rolling Meadows, IL focusing on electronic packaging and payload design. The candidate will be assisting with design of circuit card assemblies packaging, and payload electronics task. The qualified candidate will work with a diverse and talented team of engineers developing innovative and cost-effective systems that support a broad range of products and business areas across the lifecycle of a program. This position will report to electronics and payload mechanical manager in Rolling Meadows, IL. Minimal travel is expected.
Roles and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Mechanical requirements analysis

Mechanical packaging and design of payload ECAs

Review of mechanical drawing and documents

Structure and thermal analysis

Test fixture design for environmental testing

Electronic and payload level test fixture design

Hardware level integration and test

Development of mechanical drawing and design document

Participate in hardware design reviews

Material procurement and vendor support

Support of ECA testing

Basic Qualifications:

B.S degree in a mechanical engineering with 2 Years of experience; 0 Years with Masters.

Experience with electrical, electronic and mechanical principles

Knowledge in design and test of electromechanical systems

Ability to interpret mechanical requirements and perform basic mechanical analysis.

Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a cross-functional team with other engineers

Experience with structural and/or thermal analysis

U.S. Citizenship required

Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance with Poly

Preferred Qualifications:

Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly

Minimum 2 years of mechanical packaging design experience

Experience with, MPLM, NX, and NG drawing release process

Ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.

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Able to work in a fast-paced environment where multiple projects are being developed and deployed simultaneously

* Familiarity with MPLM and drawing release process

Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00The 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 well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.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.

Client-provided location(s): Rolling Meadows, IL
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10224371
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-03-03T20:11:49

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

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