Mechanical Production Engineer Level 2 / 3

Northrop Grumman; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 83,400 - 125,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Mechanical Production Engineer Level 2/3 in Sunnyvale, CA, to develop turbine designs for US Navy propulsion systems. This role involves engineering applications, design concepts, and supporting evaluations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline along with relevant experience. The position offers competitive salary ranges and comprehensive benefits, including potential overtime and bonuses.

Qualifications

• 2 years relevant experience for Level 2; 5 years for Level 3.
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.
• US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop designs for turbine and gearbox components.
• Support manufacturing activities on existing contracts.
• Prepare and present formal technical briefings.

Skills

Solid modeling software (CREO/NX)

Mechanical engineering principles

Trade studies and evaluations

FLUENT in ANSI Y14.5 drawing standards

Geometric tolerance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline

Master's degree in a STEM discipline

Tools

CREO

NX

Job description

Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance required for start: No. Clearance type: Secret. 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.

Northrop Grumman Marine systems is seeking a Mechanical Production Engineer Level 2/3 on site in Sunnyvale, CA to participate in the development and ongoing support of new and existing steam turbine and gearbox designs used in surface ship and submarine propulsion and power generation systems of the US Navy. The role requires the application of engineering principles and industry practice in the design of turbine and gear components and subsystems, development of design concepts and repair solutions, performance of trade studies, and support of evaluations and analyses. The engineer will participate in detail design, drawing development, design reviews, release for manufacture, and follow-through of test and production phases, and will prepare and present formal technical briefings as required.

Responsibilities

This position focuses on rotating machinery design and general design engineering, including ship and submarine propulsion and power generation systems involving steam turbines, gearboxes and generator sets. Activities include developing new designs from concept through detailed design, manufacture, and test phases, and supporting manufacturing activities on existing production contracts.

Shift Schedule

• Day Shift A: 6:00 am – 6:00 pm, Friday – Sunday (12 hour shift)
• Day Shift B – 9‑80 Schedule (Monday‑Friday, every other Friday off), 9‑hour shift
• Night Shift A: 6:00 pm – 6:00 am, Friday – Sunday (12 hour shift)
• Swing Shift A: 1:00 pm – 1:00 am, Monday – Thursday (4/10 schedule with 2 hour break 5 pm‑7 pm)

Basic Qualifications for Level 2

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline with 2 years of relevant experience; or a Master’s of Science degree in a STEM discipline with no relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret level security clearance.
• US Citizenship required.
• Computer skills developing designs using solid modeling software such as CREO/NX.
• Working knowledge of ANSI Y14.5 drawing standards and geometric tolerance.
• Fluent in mechanical engineering principles, proficient in developing design concepts, performing trade studies, and conducting supporting evaluations and analyses.
• Required to work one of the two day shifts: 6 am onsite through 4 pm onsite Monday‑Thursday (4/10s), or 6 am onsite through 6 pm onsite Friday‑Sunday (3/12s).

Basic Qualifications for Level 3

• Bachelor’s of Science Degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years experience; or a Master’s of Science Degree in a STEM discipline with 3 years experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret level security clearance.
• US Citizenship required.
• Computer skills developing designs using solid modeling software such as CREO/NX.
• Working knowledge of ANSI Y14.5 drawing standards and geometric tolerance.
• Fluent in mechanical engineering principles, proficient in developing design concepts, performing trade studies, and conducting supporting evaluations and analyses.
• Required to work one of the two day shifts: 6 am onsite through 4 pm onsite Monday‑Thursday (4/10s), or 6 am onsite through 6 pm onsite Friday‑Sunday (3/12s).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Engineering Discipline.
• Knowledge in GD&T and solid modeling NX.
• Experience in rotating machinery.
• Experience in turbo‑machinery.

Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 – $125,200.00.

Secondary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 – $155,400.00.

Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and share in company results. Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long‑Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.

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.