Mechanical Engineer or Principal Mechanical Engineer
Northrop Grumman
- Location
- United States-California-San Diego
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Principal
- Posted
- Aug 12, 2026
About this role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None 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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Mechanical Engineer or Principal Mechanical Engineer for the common avionics design team located in Rancho Bernardo, CA. Selected candidate must be from a commutable distance from site. This Mechanical Engineer will report to the common products design team IPT Manager and will work to design deliverable electro-mechanical chassis assemblies using 3D modeling software. Close coordination with electrical engineering teams and other technical groups as required in order to integrate equipment into the chassis design. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Mechanical Engineer or Principal Mechanical Engineer for the common avionics design team located in Rancho Bernardo, CA. Selected candidate must be from a commutable distance from site. This Mechanical Engineer will report to the common products design team IPT Manager and will work to design deliverable electro-mechanical chassis assemblies using 3D modeling software. Close coordination with electrical engineering teams and other technical groups as required in order to integrate equipment into the chassis design. This position may be filled at either the Mechanical Engineer or Principal Mechanical Engineer level based on the qualifications below.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Basic qualifications for an Engineer Mechanical - Bachelors in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 2 years engineering related experience, OR Master’s in STEM with 0 years of experience B asic qualifications for a Principal Engineer Mechanical - Bachelors in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 5 years engineering related experience, OR Master’s in STEM with 3 years of experience, OR a PhD in STEM and 1 year of experience Proficiency in mechanical design with CATIA Computer Aided Design (CAD) software Experience creating and releasing Build-To-Print (BTP) engineering packages Ability to provide guidance on electrical/mechanical part selection, fabrication, and installation in accordance with military, industry, and company M&P specifications Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with all levels of the organization Ability to obtain and maintain an active in-scope US Government Secret or Top-Secret clearance Ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Final US Government Secret or Top Secret Clearance 2+ years of air vehicle avionics electronics packaging and electronic test fixture mechanical design experience Experience with circuit board and cable assembly design & manufacturing Thorough understanding of MIL specifications and aerospace standards 5+ years of air vehicle avionics electronics packaging and electronic test fixture mechanical design experience Working understanding of MIL-STD-810G/DO-160, MIL-HDBK-516C requirements, and DO254 design assurance guidance for flight certification Able to