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Staff Optomechanical Engineer - 5

Northrop GrummanChandler, AZFull-time

This engineer will join the Electro-Optics team within the Launch Vehicles business unit and collaborate across mechanical, optical, systems, electrical, and manufacturing disciplines. The work includes creating precision optomechanical designs, conducting structural, thermal, STOP, and SILOS analyses, and producing detailed CAD models and engineering drawings. The role also supports environmental testing, analysis correlation, troubleshooting, root-cause investigations, and design improvements for prototype and production systems. The engineer will participate in technical reviews and communicate findings to program and customer leadership. It suits an experienced aerospace or defense professional with strong optomechanical design expertise, familiarity with imaging systems, and an active Secret clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of relevant experience, or equivalent advanced-degree experienceActive, current U.S. DoD Secret clearanceExtensive optomechanical or precision electromechanical design and integration experienceExperience with structural and thermal analysis, including STOP/SILOS methodsProficiency with 3D CAD tools such as Creo, NX, or SolidWorksStrong technical communication and presentation skills
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