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Overview

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Structural Engineer - Level 3 or Level 4 to support the Mechanical Systems & Design group in Gilbert, Arizona. This role involves the design, development, and integration of spacecraft structures and mechanical hardware, utilizing advanced CAD tools and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field with 5 years of engineering experience or a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field with 3 years of engineering experience for Level 3.
  • 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 for Level 4.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Relocation assistance may be available.
  • Travel required: Yes, 10% of the Time.
  • Location: Gilbert, Arizona.

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How this job compares in Gilbert, AZ

Pay in context

At roughly $59/hr, this posting sits about 79% above the $33/hr median for structural welder jobs across Arizona — toward the top of a $26–$38/hr middle band drawn from 10 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 100% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Gilbert, AZ

We're tracking 13 other active welding openings in Gilbert, AZ right now, from 9 different employers. 7 of them were added in the last week. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 513 other active welding openings from 246 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Gilbert, or widen the search to Arizona.

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Sundt Construction (31), Welding Shop in Phoenix, AZ (22), and EZARC (15). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Arizona, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Tolleson at $38/hr, Tempe at $32/hr, and Phoenix at $29/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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