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Northrop Grumman · United States-Arizona-Gilbert

# Structural Engineer - Level 3 or Level 4

United States-Arizona-Gilbert Full-time $98,400.00 - $147,600.00 Operations 

Listed on Northrop Grumman’s official careers site. Posted October 23, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
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## Job description

### RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None 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 Space Sector is seeking a Structural Engineer
- Level 3 or Level 4 to support our Mechanical Systems & Design group based in Gilbert, Arizona.

In this role, the Structural Engineer will support the design, development, and integration of spacecraft structures and mechanical hardware, taking projects from initial requirements through to integration and testing. The selected candidate will utilize advanced Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools and related software to create detailed designs, develop documentation for manufacturing, and support assembly into flight-ready spacecraft.

This role requires strong collaboration and communication skills, as you will interact with internal stakeholders—including customers, program and functional management, and multidisciplinary engineering teams—as well as external component suppliers. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Perform detailed design and analysis utilizing CAD software. Apply knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Design for Manufacturing principles, and spacecraft component layouts.

Leverage expertise in mechanics of metallic and composite materials, as well as stress calculations, to create optimal designs. Support spacecraft integration and testing phases. Collaborate across teams to ensure alignment with program goals and deliverables. This requisition may be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4 based on the qualifications listed below.

### Basic Qualifications
- Level 3
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field with 5 years of engineering experience or a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering related STEM field with 3 years of engineering experience Experience with 3D CAD model-based software (specifically Creo Parametric) Experience in making and reviewing engineering drawings with GD&T in 2D and 3D MBD’s
- Must be able and willing to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance
- Level 4
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field with 8 years of engineering experience or a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field with 6 years of engineering experience Experience with 3D CAD model-based software (specifically Creo Parametric) Experience in making and reviewing engineering drawings with GD&T in 2D and 3D MBD’s
- Must be able and willing to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance Preferred Qualifications: 5 years of experience with 3D CAD model-based software (specifically Creo Parametric)
- 5 years experience making and reviewing engineering drawings with GD&T in 2D and 3D MBD’s Experience with 3D Printing, Design for Manufacturing, and hardware fabrication Experience in satellite and spacecraft structures design
- Excellent communication and leadership skills Active TS/SCI Clearances Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector?

### Click the link below

[https://www.northropgrumman.com/space](https://www.northropgrumman.com/space) Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site. Northrop Grumman Total Rewards #AZSpace #SpaceEngJobs #SpaceSoftwareJobs Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00 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](http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO). U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 23, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026
- Last checked: Nov 1, 2026
- Listed for: 21 days
- Location: United States-Arizona-Gilbert
- Employment type: Full-time
- Pay: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00[Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-Arizona-Gilbert/Structural-Engineer---Level-3-or-Level-4_R10247477-1)

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