Lead Flight Systems Mechanical Engineer - Space/Hypersonic Vehicle

Northrop Grumman; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 112,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel opportunities (10% of time)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Mechanical Engineering leader to guide a small design team from concept to final design for a space-based vehicle. You will coordinate cross-disciplinary work, develop PDPs, and oversee analyses and trade studies to optimize SWaP and mass properties.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 8+ years of related experience, and an active Secret clearance. Travel up to 10% may be involved; relocation assistance is available where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM.
• Active Secret clearance at time of application.
• Experience leading mechanical engineering teams (2+ years).
• 5+ years CAD modeling experience (Siemens NX preferred).
• Familiar with ISO, ASME, Mil Spec, NAS standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of design engineers from conceptual design to final design for a space-based vehicle.
• Oversee mechanical design and PDP generation to procure, manufacture, and assemble the vehicle.
• Attend internal program and supplier meetings; support milestone reviews and progress updates.
• Develop PDPs/ADPs and manage PDP release; review MBOMs, data sheets, ICDs, specs, and analyses.
• Perform trade studies and mass properties analyses for SWaP and system integration.

Skills

Leadership

Written & verbal communication

GD&T knowledge

Systems thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM

Tools

Siemens NX CAD

Team Center (CPLM)

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Mechanical Engineering leader to guide a small design team from concept to final design for a space-based vehicle. You will coordinate cross-disciplinary work, develop PDPs, and oversee analyses and trade studies to optimize SWaP and mass properties.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 8+ years of related experience, and an active Secret clearance. Travel up to 10% may be involved; relocation assistance is available where applicable.