2026 Associate Mechanical Engineer/mechanical Engineer - Sunnyvale Ca

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman · Aerospace · Sunnyvale, CA +1 · Mechanical

Northrop Grumman is seeking Mechanical Engineers for their Mission Systems sector in Sunnyvale, CA. The role involves supporting the Maritime/Land Sensors and Systems division, Marine Systems business unit, which focuses on launcher, propulsion, and power generation systems for naval vessels. Basic qualifications include a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related STEM field, and the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance and Special Access Program. Preferred qualifications include a GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher and experience with CAD software and Machine Design.

What you'd actually do

  1. Support the design, development, testing, and manufacturing of mechanical systems for naval applications.
  2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system requirements are met.
  3. Perform engineering analysis and simulations to validate designs.
  4. Document engineering work and present findings to stakeholders.
  5. Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering processes and tools.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance
  • Ability to obtain Special Access Program
  • Mechanical Engineering principles

Nice to have

  • Overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
  • Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD), such as SolidWorks, NX, etc.
  • Experience or coursework related to Machine Design

What the JD emphasized

  • Secret clearance
  • Special Access Program
  • U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite