Mechanical Design Engineer - CATIA V5, Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in San Diego is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to generate 3D CAD models of ground equipment and cable routing, using CATIA V5, and to produce and release complete drawing packages.

The role requires security clearances, hands-on CAD work, and collaboration with maintenance, design, and test teams. You will support hardware and software integration across programs and contribute to ongoing hardware improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline and 2 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master's degree with 0 years of related experience.
• Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline with 5 years of related experience, OR a Master's with 3 years, OR a Ph.D. with 1 year.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain US Government clearance including Top Secret and SAP.
• Experience generating 3D CAD models for ground support equipment.
• Hands-on CATIA V5 experience.
• Experience creating COTS WRA assemblies, cable drawings, and rack drawings.
• Occasional night/weekend shifts required.

Responsibilities

• Generate 3D CAD models of ground equipment and cable routing.
• Create 3D COTS WRA assemblies, cable drawings, and rack assemblies.
• CATIA V5 for 3D modeling and drafting.
• Produce and release hardware, interconnect, and schematic drawing packages.
• Release drawings through Teamcenter PLM.
• Support Change Requests through program reviews.
• Assist customer audits of engineering documentation and configurations.
• Support production and development activities including hardware/software integration.
• Coordinate with maintenance and design teams as a focal point.
• Contribute to new hardware design recommendations for IFC4 builds.
• Investigate integration findings and perform audits and hardware installation.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

Ground equipment modeling

CAD data management

Education

B.S. in STEM with 2 yrs exp OR M.S. with 0 yrs exp

B.S. in STEM with 5 yrs exp OR M.S. with 3 yrs exp OR Ph.D. with 1 yr exp

Tools

CATIA V5

Teamcenter PLM

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in San Diego is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to generate 3D CAD models of ground equipment and cable routing, using CATIA V5, and to produce and release complete drawing packages.

The role requires security clearances, hands-on CAD work, and collaboration with maintenance, design, and test teams. You will support hardware and software integration across programs and contribute to ongoing hardware improvements.