
Associate Mechanical Engineer / Mechanical
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Job Description
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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.Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector has a need for a Mechanical Engineer at its Integrated Mission Solutions (IMS) organization in Warner Robins, GA. This role is for a position within our CAD team. The responsibilities include planning, coordinating, and preparing engineering drawings to ensure customer requirements are met. Our ideal candidate will possess technical expertise, a drive to lead from where you are, collaborative people skills, and the proven ability to work within a technically diverse and fast-paced team. This position is in Warner Robins, GA and requires that you work on-site daily.
Your responsibilities will include:
Creating designs, models, and drawings for mechanical parts and tooling
Rapid prototyping using FDM 3D printing
Performing mechanical analysis for part strength, heat dissipation, and damage/failure analyses
Frequent communication with technical, program, and other functional teams therefore excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills are essential to succeeding in this role
This position may be filled at either the Associate Mechanical or Mechanical level.
Basic Qualifications:
Associate Mechanical Engineer: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or similar engineering degree from an ABET accreted school.
Mechanical Engineer: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or similar engineering degree from an ABET accreted school with 2 years of relevant experience; 0 years of experience with Master’s.
Knowledge and experience creating drawings and models in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, NX or similar CAD software.
Proficient with Microsoft Office tools – PowerPoint, Word, Excel
Must be a US citizen and currently hold or be able to maintain a U.S Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level security clearance
Frequent communication with technical, program, and other functional teams therefore excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills are essential to succeeding in this role
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge and experience with CAE (computer aided engineering) analysis software
Knowledge and experience with industry and military specifications
Knowledge and experience with 3D printing and CNC Machining
Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.70/4.0 or higher
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Job Details
- Category
- Mechanical
- Employment Type
- Full time
- Location
- 1021 Robins Air Force Base, Warner Robins, GA 31098, US
- Posted
- Jan 4, 2026, 07:00 PM
- Listed
- Jan 5, 2026, 12:33 AM
- Last updated
- Jan 10, 2026, 06:12 AM
- Compensation
- $59,900 - $89,900 per year
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