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Electromechanical Engineer - Level 5

Northrop Grumman

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Compensation
$177–266K/yr
Location
Aurora, CO
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Top Secret clearance

Job overview

Northrop Grumman seeks an Electromechanical Engineer Level 5 in Aurora, Colorado, to support advanced electromechanical systems across design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment. The role calls for an experienced engineer who can solve complex technical problems independently, provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams, and interface with customers and program leadership. A U.S. citizenship requirement and ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance apply.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Electromechanical EngineeringPrototype DevelopmentHardware FabricationHardware AssemblySystem IntegrationSystem TestingTroubleshootingRoot Cause AnalysisTechnical Problem SolvingHardware DocumentationSystem Lifecycle SupportCross-Functional CollaborationTechnical CommunicationIndependent WorkTechnical LeadershipMentorshipAdvanced Development ProgramsField SupportHardware-Systems IntegrationVerification and ValidationQualification TestingQuality Test Planning

Qualifications

Bachelor's in STEM or Related12+ Years Relevant ExperienceMaster's+10 or PhD+8 YearsU.S. CitizenshipTop Secret Clearance EligibilityMaster's in Relevant STEMActive Top Secret Clearance

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 is seeking a Electromechanical Engineer - Level 5, located in Aurora, CO.

In this role, you will support the design, development, integration, test, modification, fabrication, assembly, deployment, and sustainment of advanced electromechanical systems in complex mission environments. The selected candidate will apply electrical, electronic, and mechanical engineering principles to components and systems, including developmental assemblies, subassemblies, and prototype hardware, while supporting analysis, documentation, quality testing, and system integration activities.

This position requires a highly experienced engineer capable of operating with significant independence under consultative direction, solving unusually complex technical problems, and providing innovative solutions across the full system lifecycle. The role includes technical leadership across cross-functional teams and regular interface with program leadership, manufacturing, quality, systems engineering, and customers.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Apply advanced electrical, electronic, and mechanical engineering principles to the design, integration, analysis, fabrication, assembly, and test of electromechanical components, assemblies, and systems.

  • Support and participate in the design, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems and developmental hardware.

  • Lead or support system integration, developmental test, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and verification activities for complex hardware and system configurations.

  • Generate and maintain engineering documentation, test procedures, analysis results, discrepancy reports, and technical recommendations.

  • Support deployment, fielding, and sustainment of systems in laboratory, production, and customer environments.

  • Collaborate across systems engineering, hardware, manufacturing, quality, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and program teams to ensure technical success.

  • Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and coordination across multidisciplinary teams.

  • Interface with customers and internal leadership regarding technical requirements, status, risks, and solutions.

  • Contribute to advanced technical concepts and guide them toward implementation in final products.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related STEM discipline with 12 years of relevant experience; 10 years with a master’s degree; or 8 years with a PhD.

  • Experience applying electrical, electronic, and mechanical principles to integrated hardware, assemblies, subsystems, or electromechanical systems.

  • Experience with prototype development, developmental hardware fabrication, assembly, integration, and test.

  • Experience with complex system or subsystem troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and technical problem resolution.

  • Experience supporting hardware or system integration in laboratory, development, production, field, or customer environments.

  • Experience documenting engineering activities, test results, technical findings, and recommendations.

  • Experience supporting the full system lifecycle, including development, deployment, and sustainment.

  • Experience working in cross-functional engineering environments spanning multiple technical disciplines.

  • Experience supporting complex technical efforts in mission-critical, sensitive, or classified environments.

  • Experience interfacing with customers and internal stakeholders to understand requirements, communicate status, and develop technical solutions.

  • Demonstrated ability to work independently under consultative direction and drive technical efforts to closure.

  • Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership, coordination, or mentorship across engineering teams.

  • U.S. citizenship.

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Top Secret clearance and any program-required special access.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in a relevant STEM discipline.

  • Active US Government Top Secret clearance .

  • Experience supporting advanced development programs or prototype system efforts.

  • Experience with large program deployments and field support in sensitive customer spaces.

  • Experience bridging hardware, systems, infrastructure, communications, or network-connected technologies in integrated mission environments.

  • Experience with verification, validation, qualification, or quality test planning and execution.

  • Prior experience serving as a senior technical lead, site lead, or program-facing engineering lead.

  • Experience mentoring junior engineers and supporting team development.

  • Prior experience supporting highly visible customer programs requiring strong technical communication and execution discipline.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $265,600.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Job Category: Engineering

How this job compares

Set against the 10,995 open Systems Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$177–266K/yr
  • Colorado median$115–176K/yr885 salary ranges
  • US median$116–186K/yr8,078 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $221K, is 51% above the Colorado median midpoint ($147K) — in the top quarter of Systems Engineer salary ranges in Colorado.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,031 open Systems Engineer jobs in Colorado and 10,995 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience; Systems Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (9,191 postings).
Education
4,697 of the 10,995 open Systems Engineer jobs (43%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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