Northrop Grumman · 9 hours ago
2026 Associate Propulsion Mechanical Engineer/ Propulsion Mechanical Engineer - Dulles VA - R10222329
Dulles, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$89K/yr - $134K/yrNorthrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements and is seeking an Associate Propulsion Mechanical Engineer or Propulsion Mechanical Engineer to join their Space Systems Sector in Dulles, VA. The role involves contributing to innovative products and ideas for human space exploration and national defense, focusing on mechanical engineering in propulsion systems.
AerospaceBig DataManufacturingData IntegrationRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution
Be majoring in or having majored in a Mechanical Engineering or related field
Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
Be completing or has completed their Masters Degree from an accredited institution
Be majoring in or having majored in a Mechanical Engineering or related field in satellite or launch vehicle liquid propulsion systems and/or experience with related aerospace flight hardware procurements
Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
Supported spacecraft system design definition and component selection and/or procurements
Authored or reviewed performance specifications, requirements and/or test procedures for related aerospace hardware procurements
Experience with review of engineering design analysis, manufacturing documentation, CAD models, authoring test or operations procedures
Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.7 out of 4.0 or higher
Qualification
Required
Be completing or has completed their Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
Be majoring in or having majored in a Mechanical Engineering or related field
Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
Be completing or has completed their Masters Degree from an accredited institution
Be majoring in or having majored in a Mechanical Engineering or related field in satellite or launch vehicle liquid propulsion systems and/or experience with related aerospace flight hardware procurements
Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
Preferred
Supported spacecraft system design definition and component selection and/or procurements
Authored or reviewed performance specifications, requirements and/or test procedures for related aerospace hardware procurements
Experience with review of engineering design analysis, manufacturing documentation, CAD models, authoring test or operations procedures
Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.7 out of 4.0 or higher
Benefits
Relocation assistance may be available
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
Founded in 1994
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
Recent News
2026-02-06
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