RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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.
At Northrop Grumman, our employees continue to push the boundaries of possible across space (SP) sector. Join a culture where your expertise and innovation are valued as you lead complex engineering initiatives facing some of the world’s most challenging problems. We foster purposeful work and growth, empowering our employees to reach their highest potential every day by Defining Possible.
This Senior Principal Electromechanical Engineering position is an advanced leadership role located in Rolling Meadows, IL. The focus is on providing technical innovation, strategic direction, and hands-on expertise in electronic packaging and payload systems design. The successful candidate will spearhead engineering efforts involving circuit card assembly packaging, payload electronics, and integration across multiple programs. This role reports to the SP Electromechanical Manager in Rolling Meadows, IL. Limited travel may be required.
Roles and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Lead the development and execution of mechanical and electromechanical design concepts for payload ECAs and subsystem hardware
- Oversee mechanical requirements analysis and define technical strategies for complex projects
- Ensure compliance with all mechanical, structural, and thermal design requirements through rigorous review and analysis
- Mentor and guide engineering teams across multiple disciplines to achieve program objectives
- Direct design reviews and participate in risk assessment and mitigation activities
- Lead development and approval of mechanical drawings, documentation, and test fixtures
- Collaborate with procurement and vendors to source materials and components in alignment with project goals
- Provide technical leadership in hardware integration, testing, and validation processes
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of best practices in electromechanical design
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field with typically 8+ years of relevant experience or equivalent advanced degree and experience
- Deep expertise in electromechanical system design, including packaging, structural, and thermal analysis
- Proven ability to interpret and develop complex mechanical requirements and define design strategies
- Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams and managing large-scale projects
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
- Extensive experience in mechanical packaging design and payload integration within aerospace or space sectors
- Proficiency with MPLM, NX CAD tools, and Northrop Grumman drawing release processes
- Demonstrated success leading multi-disciplinary teams in fast-paced, high-demand environments
Primary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00
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.
