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Captured from employer · Sep 22, 2026
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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.
Job Description
Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space work connects and protects millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future.
Explore your future and launch your career today. Northrop Grumman is seeking a (Thermal) Mechanical Engineer. This position will be located at our Space Systems Sector in Hanover, MD. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Eastern Engineering
Basic Qualifications
for an Associate (Thermal) Mechanical Engineer: A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:
- Education or experience must include basic thermodynamics, physics and fluid mechanics.
- Fundamental understanding of space craft thermal systems designs.
- Demonstrate ability to apply fundamental physics principles to understand and solve problems.
- 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 STEM degree.
- Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).
Basic Qualifications
for (Thermal) Mechanical Engineer: A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:
- Education or experience must include basic thermodynamics, physics and fluid mechanics.
- Fundamental understanding of space craft thermal systems designs.
- Demonstrate ability to apply fundamental physics principles to understand and solve problems.
- Be completing or has completed their Master's Degree from an accredited institution.
- Be majoring in or having majored in a Mechanical Engineering or related STEM degree.
- Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).
Preferred Qualifications
for both levels:
- Experience with two phase thermal control systems
- Undergrad or Graduate level thermodynamics, physics and/or fluid mechanics
- Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0 or higher.
Salary Ranges: Associate Engineer: $66,200 - $99,200 Engineer: $79,600 - $119,400 Campusjobs 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.
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