Lead Flight-Test Instrumentation Mechanical Design Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 98,400 - 147,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

PTO for vacation

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Instrumentation Mechanical Design Engineer in Florida to lead the mechanical design lifecycle for flight test instrumentation hardware. You will coordinate across IPTs, procure hardware, and liaise with vendors and technicians for installation and fabrication.

The role requires a STEM degree with relevant experience and an active Secret clearance, with travel up to 25%. The company highlights a broad benefits package and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline with 5 years of related professional/military experience, or a Master’s degree with 2 years of related experience.
• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance (or eligible) and ability to obtain/maintain Secret clearance.
• Solid understanding of flight test mechanical installations.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation sensors (strain gauges, accelerometers, pressure transducers, etc.).
• Familiarity navigating MIL-STD documents and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Complete mechanical design life cycle from concept to system integration for flight test instrumentation hardware.
• Facilitate cross IPT / discipline collaboration in the development of flight test instrumentation designs.
• Procurement of hardware in support of mechanical designs.
• Serve as the point of contact with vendors, manufacturers, and technician teams for fabrication, assembly, and installation of flight test instrumentation equipment.

Skills

Flight test instrumentation

Mechanical design

Secret clearance

Sensor design

MIL-STD knowledge

Vendor coordination

Post-test data analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline

Master’s degree

Tools

Strain gauges

Accelerometers

Pressure transducers

Symvionics IADS

IRIG 106

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Instrumentation Mechanical Design Engineer in Florida to lead the mechanical design lifecycle for flight test instrumentation hardware. You will coordinate across IPTs, procure hardware, and liaise with vendors and technicians for installation and fabrication.

The role requires a STEM degree with relevant experience and an active Secret clearance, with travel up to 25%. The company highlights a broad benefits package and competitive compensation.