Associate Engineer – Product Support

Northrop Grumman

. Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timePalmdale • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $69,400 - $104,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical planning, system integration, and verification and validation processes, with a strong foundation in mechanical design and analysis tools. Capable of developing test plans and conducting environmental testing while effectively interfacing with suppliers and managing project timelines.

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Technical PlanningSystem IntegrationMechanical DesignEnvironmental TestingU.S. Government Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Stress AnalysisTolerance AnalysisRequirements DevelopmentEngineering Design Package DevelopmentSolid Modeling Techniques

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationLeadershipTeamwork

Tools & Technologies

NXPro EngineerCATIA

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Government Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Aerospace EngineeringMechanical EngineeringSystems EngineeringElectrical EngineeringComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceSoftware Engineering

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems
Plan and execute schedules for engineering design package development and release to meet mission needs
Conduct technical impact assessment, planning, and strategy for change implementation
Gather data and develop requirements
Interface with suppliers
Perform basic stress and tolerance analysis
Act as manufacturing liaison during project build processes to achieve quality, delivery, and cost objectives
Develop test plans and perform environmental testing of support equipment
Test and integrate manufactured support equipment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completing or completed a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution by August 2027 for Associate Engineer Product Support (T01)
Completing or completed a Master's degree from an accredited institution by August 2027, or completing or completed a Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of related Product Support Engineering experience by August 2027, for Engineer Product Support (T02)
Major in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar STEM degree
Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance and Program Special Access within a reasonable period
U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite for the required security clearance
Final approved U.S. Government security clearance and Program Special Access may be required to start
Basic knowledge of mechanical design and analysis tools
Basic drafting skills and working knowledge of solid modeling techniques, including NX, Pro Engineer, or CATIA
Overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher preferred
Previous internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership and teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and professional/community/extracurricular activities preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Overtime eligibility may be available depending on the position
Shift differential may be available depending on the position
Discretionary bonus may be available
Health insurance coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business