Mechanical Design Engineer / Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

9/80 schedule

Bonus payments

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer (Level 2) or Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (Level 3) in Oklahoma City and at Tinker AFB, OK. The role focuses on developing mechanical designs for lab environments, ensuring first-time quality, and collaborating across disciplines.

Responsibilities include CAD modeling, hardware integration, and documentation for product lifecycle management, with a requirement for DoD Secret clearance and potential SAP access.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline with 2 years of related experience, or Master’s with 0 years.
• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher with renewal in last 6 years, or Continuous Evaluation.
• Ability to obtain SAP clearance per project requirements.
• Experience with CATIA V5, SolidWorks, NX or AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D CAD models, detail parts, assembled drawings and integration drawings.
• Coordinate mechanical designs through procurement and manufacturing.
• Coordinate and liaise with electrical design integration and assembly.
• Lead hardware integration in a laboratory environment.
• Create documentation supporting designs and product lifecycle management.
• Support troubleshooting and system verification in a lab setting.

Skills

Mechanical design

Engineering teamwork

System integration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Master’s Degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

CATIA V5

SolidWorks

NX

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Overview

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available.

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes.

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret.

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Mechanical Design Engineer (Level 2) / Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (Level 3) to join the Test and Evaluation organization in Oklahoma City and Tinker Air Force Base, OK. 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. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

As a member of the Engineering Design Center and Lab Operations, you will be an integral part of the design team, developing custom testing solutions and specialized support equipment for the B‑2 Stealth Bomber and other platforms. The ideal candidate will work as a collaborative member of a multi‑discipline engineering team, responsible for the development and integration of mechanical designs in a laboratory environment, with a focus on first‑time quality and engineering rigor.

Key Responsibilities

• Development of 3D CAD models, detail part, assembly and integration drawings
• Coordination and liaison of mechanical engineering designs through the procurement and manufacturing process
• Coordination and liaison of electrical design integration and assembly
• Lead and coordinate integration of hardware in a laboratory environment
• Development of documentation in support of designs and product lifecycle management
• Support troubleshooting and system verification in a lab setting
• Thrive in a dynamic work environment with high expectations, collaborative/team settings across all levels.

Basic Qualifications

Job may be filled at Mechanical Design Engineer (Level 2) OR Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (Level 3) based on the qualifications below.

Mechanical Design Engineer (Level 2)

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 2 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related professional/military experience.
• Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance, with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business need.
• Must have experience developing mechanical designs using tools such as CATIA V5, SolidWorks, NX, AutoCAD, or similar design software tools.

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (Level 3)

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 5 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related professional/military experience.
• Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance, with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business need.
• Must have experience developing mechanical designs using tools such as CATIA V5, SolidWorks, NX, AutoCAD, or similar design software tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field
• Professional experience in aerospace and defense
• Active Top Secret clearance
• Active Program access
• Mechanical design experience using CATIA V5
• Experience with PLM systems
• Experience in Additive Manufacturing or 3D print design and technologies
• Hardware integration experience in a laboratory environment
• Demonstrated experience working in a dynamic environment with competing priorities

Benefits

We offer flexible work arrangements, a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. The position includes opportunities for overtime, shift differentials, discretionary bonuses, and long‑term incentives, as well as comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company paid holidays, and paid time off.

EEO Statement

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.