Structures Engineer Mechanical - Level 3/4 - Dulles

The East Engineering team is looking for a mid-level Mechanical Engineer to assist an experienced team of mechanical engineers to perform mechanical, systems, structural engineering and design engineering on one or more spacecraft systems or subsystems
This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Work on all Spacecraft Structures, Payload, and Antenna 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.
Interfacing and communicating 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
Perform cost and schedule planning for projects and proposals.
Expected to be self-motivated and provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems under general supervision.
Skills include, but not limited to, Computer Aided Design (CAD), knowledge of Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing (GD&T), 3D Printing, Design for Manufacturing, and Mechanics of Metallic and Composite Materials.
Other duties as assigned
If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!
This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4.
Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

Bachelor's degree with 5 years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 3 years of professional experience - OR - PhD with 1 year of professional experience.
No clearance required to start
Ability to perform structural engineering tasks associated with design, manufacturing, and testing of structures.
Experience with the fundamentals of spacecraft (or similar hardware) to include layout, design, and build.
Ability to work on-site full time at the Dulles or Colshire campus.

Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain government clearance.
Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software, preferably CREO.
Experience with the fundamentals of spacecraft (or similar hardware) to include layout, design, and build.
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.
Ability to travel (< 10%)
*Basic Qualifications for Level 4:

Bachelor's degree with 8 years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 6 years of professional experience - OR - PhD with 4 years of professional experience.
No clearance required to start
Ability to perform structural engineering tasks associated with design, manufacturing, and testing of structures.
Experience with the fundamentals of spacecraft (or similar hardware) to include layout, design, and build.
Ability to work on-site full time at the Dulles or Colshire campus.

Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain government clearance.
Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software, preferably CREO.
Experience with the fundamentals of spacecraft (or similar hardware) to include layout, design, and build.
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.
Ability to travel (< 10%)
Preferred Qualifications:

Active TS and/or TS/SCI Clearance
Experience with Earned Value Management
Demonstrated technical and team leadership experience.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00The 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): Dulles, VA

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10222653

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-02-14T19:50:54