Mechanical Engineer - Level 5 - Space Vehicle SE/AI&T Lead - Linthicum
Northrop Grumman · Posted Nov 9, 2026
- Linthicum, Maryland, United States
- $169K–$254K per year
- 12+ years
Staff Mechanical Engineer (T5) leading mechanical activities for space vehicle systems engineering and assembly, integration & test.
Compensation
Primary Level Salary Range: $169,000.00 - $253,600.00
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary mechanical lead for space vehicle assembly, integration, and test activities, providing technical direction to engineers, technicians, and manufacturing personnel.
- Develop and maintain mechanical build plans, integration flows, tooling requirements, ground support equipment plans, and activity schedules.
- Interpret mechanical design data, including CAD models, drawings, specifications, tolerances, and Interface Control Documents; own mechanical interfaces and support resolution of fit, form, function, and producibility issues.
- Lead the creation and review of mechanical assembly, integration, and test procedures, including work instructions, travelers, configuration records, and as-built documentation.
- Lead floor operations such as mating, fastener installation, structural assembly, deployment testing, mechanical hookups, and other space vehicle integration activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- Nice to have: Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and CI polygraph
- Nice to have: experience leading space vehicle mechanical assembly, integration, and test activities