Northrop Grumman Payload and Ground Systems is seeking a motivated Mechanical Systems Engineer to join our high-performance team. This role will support our Remote Sensing Programs (RSP) Business Unit in Linthicum, MD.
The qualified candidate will work with a diverse and talented team of engineers developing innovative systems that support a broad range of products and business areas throughout the lifecycle of a program. The candidate will support the integration and test of space hardware, with a focus on payload assembly, hardware integration, mechanical test support, and mechanical ground support equipment design.
The engineer will also be involved during verification phases of space programs, from hardware delivery to integration facility through hardware integration, test campaigns, and sell off.
Typical roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Responsible for all aspects of hardware integration and test. This will encompass all phases of mechanical integration, including concept and detailed design development of MGSE, CAD modeling efforts, documentation release, fabrication, integration, factory support and testing.
Responsible for understanding technical performance of mechanical requirements of space program hardware or subsystems of major satellite programs to assure cost, schedule and technical performance is achieved.
Present technical solution and technical data at milestone reviews.
Research and develop procedures, methods, and tools for testing space hardware conformance to documented and derived system requirements.
Ability to successfully read and interpret schematics, block diagrams, sketches, oral and written instructions, manufacturer's specifications/operation manuals, and analyze hardware configurations.
Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a cross-functional team with other engineers, management, and contractors.
Troubleshoot hardware issues and/or nonconformances during integration and test and provide suggestions for improvement and optimization.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in a STEM with 5 years of engineering experience; Master’s degree in STEM and 3 years of engineering experience.
Strong experience using CAD modeling software and tools
Ability to develop clear and concise documentation and review materials
No clearance required to start but must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with hardware integration and test
Experience designing mechanical ground support equipment and usage documentation
Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
Active, in scope DoD Top-Secret or SCI clearance