Mechanical Design Engineer – Level 2/3

Northrop Grumman

Mechanical Design Engineer developing innovative launcher hardware for Navy weapon systems at Northrop Grumman. Collaborating with engineers to fulfill design requirements and conducting trade studies.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeOcean Springs • Florida, Mississippi • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $72,100 - $108,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in machine design and engineering drawing generation, with a strong ability to collaborate with stakeholders and manage project schedules. Capable of conducting trade studies and supporting fabrication processes while ensuring compliance with GD&T practices.

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Machine DesignEngineering Drawing GenerationTask PlanningDOD Secret ClearanceCollaboration with Stakeholders

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Hard Skills

Solid ModelingGD&T PracticesTrade StudiesFabrication SupportAssembly CheckoutProposal Support

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in STEMMaster’s Degree in STEM

Industry Keywords

US CitizenshipEngineering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop designs concept and generate solid models that reflect those concepts
Collaborate with internal stakeholders balancing technical, schedule, and cost requirements
Conduct trade studies to select and evaluate best design approaches to fulfill requirements
Oversee the generation of engineering drawings using common GD&T practices
Identify procurement needs and support fabrication
Provide assembly checkout and test support
Generate task plans and support proposal efforts
Occasional domestic travel may be required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 2 years relevant work experience; or Master’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with no relevant work experience.
Experience in machine design and drawing generation
Ability to plan tasks and execute to the established schedule
US citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business