Associate Structural Engineer / Structural Engineer

Northrop Grumman

. Assist an experienced mechanical engineering team with the mechanical, systems, structural, and design engineering of spacecraft systems and subsystems .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeDulles • Virginia • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $76,200 - $137,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical and structural engineering for spacecraft systems, with proficiency in CAD software and design documentation. Capable of developing test plans and providing technical solutions while effectively communicating with cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mechanical EngineeringCAD SoftwareGD&T StandardsSpacecraft Systems DesignAerospace Materials

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Hard Skills

Mechanical EngineeringStructural EngineeringDesign DocumentationTest Plan Development3D PrintingDesign For ManufacturingHands-On Hardware FabricationSpacecraft Hardware LayoutCreo ParametricComposites

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeUS Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Spacecraft SystemsSTEM FieldManufacturing DocumentationStructural TestingComponent Suppliers

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist an experienced mechanical engineering team with the mechanical, systems, structural, and design engineering of spacecraft systems and subsystems
Work on spacecraft mechanical hardware from requirements through integration and test
Perform detailed design tasks using CAD and other software tools
Develop and document designs for manufacturing and spacecraft assembly
Interface and communicate with customers, program and functional management, other spacecraft engineering disciplines, and component suppliers
Develop test plans and procedures
Support structural testing at component and spacecraft levels
Provide technical solutions to difficult problems under general supervision

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate Structural Engineer: completing or completed a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Structural Engineer: completing or completed a Master’s degree from an accredited institution
Major or completed major in a STEM-related field
Ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance; U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite
Ability to travel less than 10%
Preferred: experience with spacecraft or similar hardware layout, design, and build
Preferred: experience with CAD software, preferably Creo Parametric
Preferred: experience with GD&T standards and manufacturing documentation
Preferred: experience with 3D printing, design for manufacturing, and hands-on hardware fabrication
Preferred: experience with aerospace materials, including composites
Preferred: active TS and/or TS/SCI clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off
Training and professional development support
Opportunities to learn new skills, network with experts, and connect with thought leaders