Principal Electromechanical Engineer
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Aurora
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI 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 Space Systems is
seeking a Principal Electromechanical Engineer to join our team.
This position is based in Aurora, Colorado. The selected candidate
for this role will bring a strong background in computer hardware
design and integration, with a focus on understanding how changes
in requirements impact hardware designs. This role will involve
working on systems that utilize diverse electrical signals
including power, RF, and fiber optics. A successful candidate will
have experience that includes hardware design, integration, and
functionality verification. The selected candidate will be someone
who can successfully: Collaborate on the design and integration of
hardware systems ensuring adherence to changing requirements and
specifications. Create/Review/Update drawings, support equipment
moves, rack and stack of equipment and integration of compute
equipment into a shelter for deployment. Experience/interest in
power/cooling or site construction and traveling to support
installation and configuration events would be a plus. CONUS and
OCONUS travel opportunities. Participate in system-level testing
and verification processes, ensuring hardware meets all specified
requirements and standards. Conduct troubleshooting and
modifications on existing hardware designs to enhance performance
and reliability. Utilize clear technical writing to document design
alterations, prepare status reports, and develop design
specifications and validation plans. Maintain a proactive attitude
in meetings with cross-functional teams, demonstrating initiative
and professionalism while engaging with colleagues and
stakeholders. Position may require occasional travel to support
field activities and hardware deployment. Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 5 years of relevant
experience, OR Master’s degree in a STEM field with 4 years of
relevant experience is required. Active TS/SCI clearance required
at the time of application. Experience with hardware design and
integration processes. Demonstrated knowledge of the impacts of
requirement changes on hardware design. Familiarity with power, RF,
and fiber electrical signal principles and applications. Preferred
Qualifications Experience with complex system architectures and
hardware validation procedures. Knowledge of electronic components
and their applications in communication systems. Previous
experience in a fast-paced engineering environment with a focus on
field support operations is desirable. Primary Level Salary Range:
$114,000.00 - $171,000.00 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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