2026 Associate Electromechanical Engineer - San Diego CA
Northrop Grumman
- Location
- United States-California-San Diego
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Entry
- Posted
- Sep 17, 2026
About this role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time 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.
Job 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. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for well qualified Associate Electromechanical Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Hardware Engineering organization. This position is located in San Diego, CA. No Remote work is available for this position. As a member of the electromechanical team, you will get to: Effectively use and/or apply technical principles, theories, and concepts to assigned tasks commensurate with engineering level Create/review/update engineering drawings, test reports, and procedure documents for all system variants including circuit boards, cables, and mechanical features Generate/update/review parts lists and act as liaison with global supply chain counterparts Maintain configuration and compliance with applicable quality, security, and industry standards Collaborate with peers in adjacent functions, including electrical and RF design, systems engineering, software engineering, drafting, supply chain management, and manufacturing. Develop technical solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organization objectives. Actively participate in team discussions by offering ideas and suggestions on how we can enhance the team and/or an individual’s ability to execute tasks, improve performance, and encourage innovation Make good judgment design decisions regarding individual tasks. i.e. minimizing rework and maximizing reuse of existing designs Make efficient use of time and resources by prioritizing tasks to meet commitments Professionally represent the organization while interacting with internal and external contacts. Communicate with senior personnel on technical matters often requiring coordination between disciplines Qualifications: Basic Qualifications for Associate Electromechanical Engineer: Bachelors degree in science, engineering, or related discipline with up to 2 years of experience, or 0 years of experience with a Masters degree The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S Government Secret clearance is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Active Top Secret/SCI U.S Government Security Clearance Experience with CATIA V5, Siemens