Mechanical Engineer Level 2 or Level 3

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 72,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Level 2 or Level 3 to join our team in Gilbert, AZ. This position will follow a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

The role requires a STEM degree with 2 years of related experience (or a Master's with 0 years) and the ability to obtain SCI clearance. Responsibilities include testing space-flight hardware and performing I&T for the space vehicle as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM and 2 years of related experience OR Master's Degree with 0 years of experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain SCI clearance.
• Experience in one or more of: integration, test, mechanical operations, or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Test space flight hardware and identify hazards to ensure safety.
• Analyze test results to ensure hardware is healthy and operating as expected.
• Work in a team environment handling I&T for the space vehicle under test.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Spacecraft I&T involvement

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Master's Degree

Tools

3-D modeling tools

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description

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 - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Position

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Level 2 or Level 3 to join our team in Gilbert, AZ.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Job responsibilities

• Tasks may include testing space flight hardware where it is expected that the systems under test are well understood and the test constraints and hazards identified to always ensure the safety of the space flight hardware.
• Test results will be analyzed and determinations made by the operator to ensure that the space flight hardware is both healthy and operating as expected.
• You must be knowledgeable in aerospace systems, spacecraft subsystems design, or mission operations.
• You will be working in a team environment where the team will be responsible for all I&T activities for the space vehicle being tested
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications for Level 2

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Math or related area and 2 years of related experience OR Master's Degree and 0 years of experience
• Requires the ability obtain and maintain an Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance
• Experience in one or more of the following areas; integration, test, mechanical operations, or manufacturing

Basic Qualifications for Level 3

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Math or related area and 5 years of related experience OR Master's Degree and 3 years of experience.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas; integration, test, mechanical operations, or manufacturing
• Requires the ability to obtain and maintain an Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
• Active Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance
• Previous experience in space vehicle I&T
• Demonstrated ability/desire to lead a team of less experienced engineers
• Practical experience with 5S/FOD, ESD and Six Sigma and/or Lean manufacturing techniques
• Experience with design modeling and drawing efforts using 3-D modeling tools
• Experience with flight spacecraft testing

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Primary Level Salary Range: $72,100.00 - $108,100.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

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