2026 Associate Mechanical Engineer/Mechanical Engineer - Sunnyvale CA

Skip to main contentHomeProfileJob SearchApplicationsMy EventsJoin Talent NetworkSign InSingle PositionView All Jobs2026 Associate Mechanical Engineer/Mechanical Engineer - Sunnyvale CAUnited States-California-Sunnyvale No longer accepting applications.Job IDR10216779Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.Entry Level opportunities at Northrop Grumman are unique. Are you interested in boosting your knowledge through experience and exposure, while supporting a mission that seeks to protect our nation and its allies?  If so, then Northrop Grumman is the place you!Our professionals live and breathe different perspectives; we are curious about the world, accepting each other, and aware that the more ideas, backgrounds, opinions and experiences we bring to our work, the stronger that work will be. Just as you would invest your time and hard work into our company, we focus on investing back into you through enriching professional experiences and high-quality learning and development opportunities. We want you to bring your whole self to work, and for you to have meaningful connections with your coworkers, customers and communities, while providing the best products, systems and technologies to protect our world.Northrop Grumman is seeking Mechanical Engineers . This position will be located at our Mission Systems sector in Sunnyvale, CA .  The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Maritime/Land Sensors and Systems division, Marine Systems business unit. Marine Systems is a leading provider of launcher systems, propulsion systems, and power generation systems for naval submarines and surface ships.Basic Qualifications:Basic Qualifications for an Associate Mechanical Engineer:•            Be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution•            Be majoring in or having majored in Mechanical Engineering or a related STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree•            Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)•            The ability to obtain Special Access Program within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needsBasic Qualifications for a Mechanical Engineer:•            Be completing or has completed their Master’s degree from an accredited institution•            Be majoring in or having majored in Mechanical Engineering or a related STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree•            Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)•            The ability to obtain Special Access Program within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needsPreferred Qualifications for both levels: Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higherExperience with Computer Aided Design (CAD), such as SolidWorks, NX, etc.Experience or coursework related to Machine DesignPay Range: Level 1: $69,400 - $104,000Level 2: $83,400 - $125,200campusjobs