2026 Propulsion Mechanical Engineer - Dulles VA

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: 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.

Your opportunities for achievement are limitless with Northrop Grumman Space Systems.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space work connects and protects millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Structural Mechanical Engineer and/or Structural Mechanical Engineer. This position will be located at our Space Systems Sector in Dulles, VA.

Basic Qualifications for an Associate Structural Mechanical Engineer:

A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

• Be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• Be majoring in or having majored in a Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 or higher (unofficial academic transcripts must be provided at time of application by uploading the documents to your application or profile)
• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

Basic Qualifications for Structural Mechanical Engineer:

A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

• Be completing or has completed their Masters Degree from an accredited institution.
• Be majoring in or having majored in a Mechanical Engineering or related field in satellite or launch vehicle liquid propulsion systems and/or experience with related aerospace flight hardware procurements
• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

Preferred Qualifications for both levels:

• Supported spacecraft system design definition and component selection and/or procurements
• Authored or reviewed performance specifications, requirements and/or test procedures for related aerospace hardware procurements.
• Experience with review of engineering design analysis, manufacturing documentation, CAD models, authoring test or operations procedures
• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.7 out of 4.0 or higher

Pay Ranges for Dulles, VA

Associate Structural Mechanical Engineer: 74000 -111000

Structural Mechanical Engineer: 89,400.00 - 134,200.00

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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.