Engineer Electromechanical, M&P

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.

Applies electrical, electronic and mechanical principles to components and systems, including assembly, analysis, and documentation of results; construction of developmental assemblies, sub-assemblies and components; and quality testing. Supports and participates in the design, test, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems.

Essential Function:  Provides materials and processes support to the design, development, prototype fabrication, and design verification and qualification testing of communications system equipment, including receivers, transmitters, and digital processors, for military avionics and ground mobile applications.  Supports the development of master integrity and corrosion prevention and control plans.  Selects materials, and performs analyses and testing, as required, to verify performance of hardware items, and electrical interconnecting structures. Works closely with manufacturing and suppliers to resolve production problems. Assesses defective boards, circuit card assemblies and components and conducts root cause failure analysis and long term reliability evaluations when required.

Requirements: Experience in corrosion prevention and control, and in the selection of materials and surface finishes for military applications.  Demonstrated ability to work with outside supply chain and also within a small technical development team.  Familiarity with quality systems, component DMS, ESD, ROHS and Material Review Board concepts.  Understanding of military electronics reliability requirements, familiarity with EEE components, printed wiring board, components, connectors, and electrical grounding, bonding, and shielding concepts as well as processes such as soldering, bonding, coating, machining, plating, painting, welding, and brazing.

Basic Qualifications: Engineer Electromechanical, M&P

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in science, engineering, or related discipline with 2 years of experience; or 0 years of relevant experience with a Masters (MS) degree
• Familiarity with Micro Electronic components and CCA design
• Clearance: Candidate must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain an active U.S. Government DOD Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiar with Material Science
• Material Science degree a PLUS
• Experience with failure analysis of micro electronic devices/components
• Component Engineering knowledge a PLUS

Salary Range: $85,000 USD - $127,400 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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