Engineer Mechanical/Principal Engineer Mechanical (Level 2/3)

ngc; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Redondo Beach, CA seeks a Mechanical Ground Systems Engineer for MGSE design and integration. This full-time role focuses on non-flight hardware used in spacecraft assembly, testing, and launch, with responsibilities spanning concept design, drawings, and fabrication support.

The candidate will work under general direction to develop and review designs, perform structural analysis, and contribute to PDR/CDR milestones, while ensuring program success and safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science in a STEM field with related experience in aerospace or mechanical design.
• Experience in integrating, testing and launching equipment and hardware.
• Familiarity with GD&T per ASME Y14.5 standards is preferred.
• Ability to develop and review design concepts for space hardware.
• Strong communication and collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams.
• U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance eligibility is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and modeling in 3D CAD software for MGSE hardware.
• Drafting using GD&T and prepare fabrication drawings.
• Provide fabrication support and assist with vendor QA testing.
• Support end-user during integration operations and test campaigns.
• Develop conceptual design and define system requirements.
• Lead design reviews and document for PDR/CDR milestones.
• Perform first-order structural analysis on materials used.
• Develop proof load diagrams and resolve drawing non-conformances.
• Develop and capture ITL/ETL process flows for assembly.
• Coordinate with manufacturing to ensure first-time quality.

Skills

3D CAD design

GD&T drafting

Structural analysis

Design reviews

Requirements definition

Integration & Test support

Education

B.S. in STEM

M.S. in STEM

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret 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.

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 systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future.

Space Systems is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible possible.

Northrop Grumman, Western Region Manufacturing and Operations, Mechanical & Environmental Test Engineering Dept (M&ETE), has an opening for a Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) Level 2/3 to join our team of highly qualified and diverse individuals. MGSE is non-flight hardware used to support the integration, test, and launch of spacecraft and its various stages of assembly. This includes, but is not limited to, lift slings, transportation systems, robotics, zero-g deployment fixtures, pneumatics, propellant loading systems, etc. This is an in-person position to be performed at the Redondo Beach, CA campus.

Mechanical Ground Systems Responsible Design Engineers (RDEs) develop design solutions for the aid of integration and test of space flight hardware in clean room environments. MGSE RDEs have many responsibilities. They establish requirements, design, perform structural analysis, draft 2D drawings, aid in the manufacturing of hardware, and aid in the composition of technical work instructions for the use of hardware designed and delivered.

Mechanical Ground Support Equipment Designers are responsible for the following:

• Design and modeling in 3D CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software

• Drafting using Y14.5 GD&T

• Fabrication support at vendors including acceptance testing and inspection

• End-user support during integration operations

• Develop conceptual design

• Requirements definition

• Develop and present design reviews

• Perform first order structural analysis of isotropic materials

• Develop and capture proof load diagrams

• Resolve deviations to fabrication drawings and hardware non-conformances

• Integration & Test process flow development

Qualified Mechanical Engineers are expected to work under only general direction. Independently determine and develop approaches to solutions. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. Candidate will need to have intermediate understanding of GD&T in accordance with (IAW) ASME Y14.5, engineering and drawing development IAW ASME Y14. and intermediate knowledge of bolted joints and welding of aluminum and steel structures IAW AWS Standards. Successful candidates in this role will have strong interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills. Candidates are expected to drive alignment across various program functions to meet ambitious deadlines while prioritizing first-time quality and organizational sustainability.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

• 401k

• Educational Assistance

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

• Paid Time Off

• Health & Wellness Resources

• Employee Discounts

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Basic Qualifications (Level 2):

• Bachelors of Science Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline plus 2 years of experience OR Masters of Science Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline plus 0 years of experience

• Experience in working on multi-disciplinary teams, preferably within Integration, Test, and Launch (IT&L) or Manufacturing environment

• ASME Y14.5 experience

• First order structural analysis experience

• Preliminary and critical design review (PDR and CDR) development experience

• Excellent communication, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance, and SCI access prior to start.

Basic Qualifications (Level 3):

• Bachelors of Science Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline plus 5 years of experience OR Masters of Science Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline plus 3 years of experience

• Experience in working on multi-disciplinary teams, preferably within Integration, Test, and Launch (IT&L) or Manufacturing environment

• ASME Y14.5 experience

• First order structural analysis experience

• Preliminary and critical design review (PDR and CDR) development experience

• Excellent communication, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance, and SCI access prior to start.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance

• Experience with design of MGSE

• Experience with manufacturing or integration of P093 program hardware

• Intermediate understanding of Finite Element Analysis

• Experience developing support equipment to be used at the Eastern or Western Range

• Design for manufacturing (DFM) experience

• Experience developing support equipment for use in Thermal Vacuum

• Experience developing over the road or over the air satellite transportation equipment

Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00The 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.