Electromechanical Engineer - Level 5

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription
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Northrop Grumman is seeking a Electromechanical Engineer - Level 5, located in Aurora, CO.
In this role, you will support the design, development, integration, test, modification, fabrication, assembly, deployment, and sustainment of advanced electromechanical systems in complex mission environments. The selected candidate will apply electrical, electronic, and mechanical engineering principles to components and systems, including developmental assemblies, subassemblies, and prototype hardware, while supporting analysis, documentation, quality testing, and system integration activities.
This position requires a highly experienced engineer capable of operating with significant independence under consultative direction, solving unusually complex technical problems, and providing innovative solutions across the full system lifecycle. The role includes technical leadership across cross-functional teams and regular interface with program leadership, manufacturing, quality, systems engineering, and customers.
Roles and Responsibilities
Apply advanced electrical, electronic, and mechanical engineering principles to the design, integration, analysis, fabrication, assembly, and test of electromechanical components, assemblies, and systems.
Support and participate in the design, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems and developmental hardware.
Lead or support system integration, developmental test, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and verification activities for complex hardware and system configurations.
Generate and maintain engineering documentation, test procedures, analysis results, discrepancy reports, and technical recommendations.
Support deployment, fielding, and sustainment of systems in laboratory, production, and customer environments.
Collaborate across systems engineering, hardware, manufacturing, quality, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and program teams to ensure technical success.
Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and coordination across multidisciplinary teams.
Interface with customers and internal leadership regarding technical requirements, status, risks, and solutions.
Contribute to advanced technical concepts and guide them toward implementation in final products.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related STEM discipline with 12 years of relevant experience; 10 years with a master’s degree; or 8 years with a PhD.
Experience applying electrical, electronic, and mechanical principles to integrated hardware, assemblies, subsystems, or electromechanical systems.
Experience with prototype development, developmental hardware fabrication, assembly, integration, and test.
Experience with complex system or subsystem troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and technical problem resolution.
Experience supporting hardware or system integration in laboratory, development, production, field, or customer environments.
Experience documenting engineering activities, test results, technical findings, and recommendations.
Experience supporting the full system lifecycle, including development, deployment, and sustainment.
Experience working in cross-functional engineering environments spanning multiple technical disciplines.
Experience supporting complex technical efforts in mission-critical, sensitive, or classified environments.
Experience interfacing with customers and internal stakeholders to understand requirements, communicate status, and develop technical solutions.
Demonstrated ability to work independently under consultative direction and drive technical efforts to closure.
Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership, coordination, or mentorship across engineering teams.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Top Secret clearance and any program-required special access.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in a relevant STEM discipline.
Active US Government Top Secret clearance.
Experience supporting advanced development programs or prototype system efforts.
Experience with large program deployments and field support in sensitive customer spaces.
Experience bridging hardware, systems, infrastructure, communications, or network-connected technologies in integrated mission environments.
Experience with verification, validation, qualification, or quality test planning and execution.
Prior experience serving as a senior technical lead, site lead, or program-facing engineering lead.
Experience mentoring junior engineers and supporting team development.
Prior experience supporting highly visible customer programs requiring strong technical communication and execution discipline.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $265,600.00
The 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 in