Mechanical Design/Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Utah; On-site; USD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their innovative team in Utah. This role involves providing integration design engineering for critical components of the NASA Space Launch System. You will create and revise engineering drawings and specifications, support mechanical and electrical integration, and perform structural analysis. If you have a passion for engineering and want to contribute to groundbreaking projects that shape the future of space exploration, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values creativity and collaboration, and be part of a team that is making history.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Company paid holidays

Discretionary bonuses

Long Term Incentives for higher positions

Qualifications

• BS/MS degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• 2 years of experience for Engineer, 5 years for Principal Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for integration design engineering for SLS components.
• Create and revise engineering drawings, specifications, and test plans.

Skills

Design / development experience

Solid modeling experience (NX preferred)

Knowledge of loads and environment analysis

Structural analysis experience

Experience with manufacturing processes

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Drafting, drawing preparation, and GD&T skills

Excellent time management and organizational skills

Detail oriented but able to understand the big picture

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX modeling software

Job description

Requisition ID: R10161893

• Category: Engineering

• Location: Corinne, Utah, United States of America

• Clearance Type: None

• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

• Positions Available: 1

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. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work.

Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems – Propulsion Division is currently seeking a Mechanical Design/Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to provide talent to our NASA Space Launch System (SLS) Integration Design Engineering team in our Promontory, UT offices.

Role Description & Responsibilities:

The Design Engineer is responsible for providing Integration Design Engineering for the SLS Booster, Forward Skirt, Frustum, and Systems Tunnel assemblies. Primary responsibilities include creating and revising engineering drawings, specifications, test plans, and reports. The engineer will also provide design engineering services on Procurement Control Documents (PCD), Interface Control Documents (ICD), bracketry design, electrical harness routing, tolerance stack-up analysis, manufacturing support, and performing peer reviews. Perform booster level integration tasks of pyrotechnics and range safety system, avionics integration, faying surface close outs, Thermal Protection Systems (TPS), paint, and bolted joint designs.

Job Duties:

• Integrates using 3D NX models, mechanical & assembly drawings, and specifications in accordance with company standards.

• Support mechanical, electrical, and pyrotechnic integration design across the SLS Booster.

• Support Material Review Board (MRB) and booster build in Florida.

• Prepare test & instrumentation drawings, test plans, reports, and perform tolerance analysis.

• Prepare trade studies and milestone review presentations.

• Prepare ICD, NxN interaction matrices, and Interface Summary Sheets.

• Prepare requirement specifications and provide verification reporting.

• Perform preliminary structural analysis.

Experience Requirements:

• Candidate must have a minimum of a BS in Mechanical Engineering with 2 years of engineering design experience or 5 years with a BS or 3 years with an MS for Principal Engineer position.

• This requisition may be filled at either Engineer or Principal Engineer level.

Experience Preferred:

• Knowledgeable and demonstrated experience with NX modeling or similar experience with large (500+ parts) assemblies.

• Solid design engineering skill set.

• Skilled verbal and written communicator with integration design experience.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Design / development experience.

• Solid modeling experience (NX is preferred).

• Knowledge of loads and environment analysis.

• Structural analysis experience.

• Experience with manufacturing processes.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills and proven ability to integrate with other disciplines.

• Drafting, drawing preparation, and GD&T skills.

• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

• Detail oriented but able to understand the big picture.

Education/Certifications:

• BS/MS degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required and 2 years’ experience.

• Position can be filled one level higher, BS and 5 years or MS and 3 years of experience.

Salary Range: $75,300 - $112,900

Salary Range 2: $92,600 - $139,000

The 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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.