
Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer / Principal Engineer
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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.Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has a opening for an Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer / Principal Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Vehicle Engineering Organization. This position is located in Melbourne, FL.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and develop wiring harness/cable assembly installations into air vehicles for multiple aerospace programs using SAE AS 50881 and proven commercial practices as a guide.
Working independently under general supervision and as part of a large multi-disciplined team.
Collaborate with inter-departmental vehicle sub-system departments including aircraft structure, equipment installation, hydraulics, environmental control systems, and manufacturing teams.
Facilitating design reviews with key stakeholders to ensure designs meet requirements.
Attending internal program, customer and/or supplier technical exchange meetings and/or formal program milestone reviews to provide and/or obtain progress status updates.
The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.
Position may be filled as either an Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer OR Principal Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer depending on the qualifications below.
Basic Qualifications:
The basic qualifications of the Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer are a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 2 years of engineering experience.
The basic qualifications of the Principal Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer are a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 5 years of engineering experience, OR Master’s degree AND 3 years of engineering experience.
Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
Experience in a 3D design tool such as NX, Catia V5, or ProE
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with wire harness design and routing principles such as EMI separation, military connectors and backshells, shielding and overbraid, splicing, minimum bend radius, chafe protection, electrical bonding, and grounding.
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Job Details
- Category
- Mechanical
- Employment Type
- Full time
- Location
- Melbourne, FL 32940, United States
- Posted
- Aug 12, 2025, 08:00 PM
- Listed
- Jan 17, 2026, 01:12 PM
- Last updated
- Jan 17, 2026, 02:27 PM
- Compensation
- $77,200 - $115,800 per year
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