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About this 2027 Associate H/W Mechanical Engineer – Sykesville MD role at Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman · Onsite · United States-Maryland-Sykesville
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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.


Entry Level opportunities at Northrop Grumman are unique. Are you interested in boosting your knowledge through experience and exposure, while supporting a mission that seeks to protect our nation and its allies?  If so, then Northrop Grumman is the place you!


Our professionals live and breathe different perspectives; we are curious about the world, accepting each other, and aware that the more ideas, backgrounds, opinions and experiences we bring to our work, the stronger that work will be. Just as you would invest your time and hard work into our company, we focus on investing back into you through enriching professional experiences and high-quality learning and development opportunities. We want you to bring your whole self to work, and for you to have meaningful connections with your coworkers, customers and communities, while providing the best products, systems and technologies to protect our world.


The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s location in Sykesville, MD which is seeking H/W Mechanical Engineers for Entry-Level opportunities. 


Roles and Responsibilities

You’ll have the opportunity to:

  • Collaborate with senior engineers to analyze complex problems and develop engineering solutions which meet project requirements
  • Contribute to hardware design solutions that meet company manufacturing guidelines and best-practice engineering principles
  • Gain an understanding of engineering principles that support small to medium production quantities
  • Support the preparation of technical and programmatic data packages for presentation to program, company, and customer stakeholders for internal and external informal and milestone reviews
  • Work in a fast-paced environment where multiple projects are being developed and deployed simultaneously

Basic Qualifications

Basic Qualifications for an Associate H/W Mechanical Engineer:

  • Be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution   
  • Be majoring in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) field.   
  • Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

Basic Qualifications

Basic Qualifications for a H/W Mechanical Engineer:

  • Be completing or has completed their Master’s degree from an accredited institution   
  • Be majoring in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) field.   
  • Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
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Preferred Qualifications:

  • Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
  • A current/active US Government Secret Clearance

Pay Range for an Associate Mechanical Engineer: $66,200 - $99,200

Pay Range for a Mechanical Engineer: $79,600 - $119,400

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Primary Level Salary Range: $66,200.00 - $99,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $79,600.00 - $119,400.00

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 insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

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.
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How this Mechanical Engineer salary compares

This role pays $82,700/yr — below the typical range for Mechanical Engineer roles.

$82,500 median $132,500 $186,500

Typical range $107,500–$161,600/yr, from 1,569 comparable Mechanical Engineer listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Mechanical Engineer salary insights →

About Northrop Grumman

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.

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